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I looked at one which was for sale and based at Truro Flats , whilst there was plenty of room for a large pilot, the rear seat passenger would have difficulty in exiting the aircraft if in an accident where the pilot was incapacitated.

Alan.

During my lifetime I have had a keen interest in both boats and aeroplanes and owned more than a handful of both, my first boat being owned at eight years of age.

I have built several boats but never built an aircraft although I have owned several homebuilts.

It must be that I am more of a wood worker that a metal worker.

Alan.

Stated like a true statesman - far better than I could say...Of course, Dunkeswell is a fine mixed airfield (GA, LAA, Microlights and parachuting just to add to the mix). If you are in town and want an overnighter not too far from Dunks (EGTU), let me know and I will book the annexe out for you (FoC). If I can, I will pick you up as well (of course, goes for anyone on this forum - but no other).

I shall be taking off tomorrow morning in my Supa Pup ultralight aircraft from Adelaide South Australia and will be arriving at Dunkswell at 2pm on the 28th October.

I will be on my way to Guernsey in the Channel Islands from whence I was deported to Australia in 1970 for having a very warped sense of humour.

Welcome to our forum Alan.

Interesting video of Steve Henry doing a dead stick takeoff in his Highlander STOL aircraft. He is the agent for these aircraft in the US and I read that he has fitted a 140hp yamaha engine in his latest plane. The engine is out of a yamaha snowmobile...

 

Alan.

Great to Hear love There Aircraft Keep Us Posted !!

Great to hear. Love their aircraft, keep us posted.

Alan.

In all fairness Bex, a 1 m fence in China is equivalent to a 1.8 m fence in Australia.

Alan.

It's like a lot of things in life, if you have the right attitude all is well.

Alan.

I saw the film and was disappointed at the lack of boats which were used to rescue the troops from the beach.

I would have thought that many small boats would have volunteered to be in the film free of charge, even if it was only a few aerial shots.

Alan.

An insurance company trying to reduce Soaring insurance premiums.

Alan

Sorry I can't help you on the Jabiru but there will be many who can help you on this forum.

Alan.

Once you have purchased your aircraft of choice you'll have to change your name to 'Happy'

Alan.

Reminds me of a story a work friend of mind told me several years ago. He was serving in the Navy on an aircraft carrier (Cannot remember which one) in the English Channel when three Belgian Stampe aircraft (similar to a Tiger Moth) visited the ship. The carrier was heading into a head wind with the ship's speed over 30 knots which combined was in excess of the stalling speed of the Stampes, they had to slow the ship down so they could land. I forgot to ask him what they did for take off.

Alan.

So there will be a door prize for the hangar dinner, I could be interested in that.

What size door is it and can it be shipped to Truro Flats.???

Alan.

Loved them. Especially the rocket near the bum design, must try that

Alan.

Getting in is no problem, that's what the fence is for, it's getting out that's the problem.... it's a way of adding to Flyerme's aircraft collection. .

Alan.

The only one I remember is TTFN.....I wonder if any youngsters know that one.

Alan

Really enjoyed the video as it reminds me of the time when my family flew to Australia back in 1970 in the full size version.

A beautiful aircraft indeed.

Alan.

Just a correction - Baders official logbook entry for the crash that cost him his legs, simply states, "crashed slow-rolling near ground" - not a crash on takeoff caused by incorrect prop pitch setting.'Bad show': Douglas Bader's stoical logbook entry on crash that cost him his legs | Daily Mail Online

Absolutely correct, I know because I saw it all happen with my own eyes in the movie. .

Alan.

I don't give a toss how old the plane is mate. . . . the first ( And ONLY the second ) Military Jet fighter ride I've ever had was in an EE Lightning. . .mentioned before in these pages. . .I was a 14 year old Air Cadet and I barfed me ring up. . . . I did not enjoy it at all at the time, but I'd like to do it again with what I know now. . . . . .The first time was fcuking terrifying but now. . .it would be just PURE orgasmatronic mate. . . .

The pilot advised me that a few Hawker Hunters were also getting airborne and often engaged the Meteors in a dog fight, however, lucky for me they didn't or I would have been throwing up also.

Alan.

Not 'Quirky' but Historical ( And nice. . .) Seven Mk12 Spitfires of 41 Squadron RAF, based at Friston in Sussex. Seen here flying over the South Downs.[ATTACH=full]51392[/ATTACH]

Alan.

Presumably same applies to the dodgy building materials that come in from China as 'asbestos free'.

Alan.

You should have tried "It takes the emphasis off your face".

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Alan.

Prison aint so bad. Three meals a day and as much sex as you want.

Alan.

I see your point turboplanner, but aren't some drones classed as Recreational Flying Machines?

Alan.