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Talon....why does the FAA restrict certain planes from being restored to flight? I know the F-104 had a checkered history, but it did soldier on in NATO for many years. are some types considered too dangerous?
Yes it does ruin the look of the aircraft, the museum where Hornet Driver went to, their 109 & Heinkel have Rolls Royce Merlins. They have a 104, that was being restored to fly before the museum purchased it. The rumor was that the previous owner found out that the FAA would not give him an LOA (letter of Authorization) to fly the 104. From what I have heard, the FAA will only allow ex fighter jocks to fly the 104.