huggy98

hi guys could anyone please help me get hanger space in bundy. thanks. mark.

hi. I have a comunica headset system, and I need a new headset. this system uses the telephone type connectors. I am having trouble finding a headset with the telephone type plug. if anyone has one for sale I would be very greatful, but failing that there is an adapter installed with the standard two jack plug connectors. does anyone know if a "normal" headset would work ok with the comunica system.

the more I look at the fw190 the more I like it.

heres a film of a bloke getting sucked into a jet on a us carrier.

for one of these maybe?

from little acorns... its nice to see that a thread that began with just two iconic beauties, has developed into conversations, quotes and great photos (love lima mikes p38 lightening) its interesting that theres not really any arguments. I think that is because aerodynamics sort of creates beauty and although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, who could really argue that a p38 is better than a spitfire, or visa versa for example. its also good to see that more civilian and modern planes have been thrown into the mix. its good that ppl are enjoying this thread and continuing to post. keep the stuff coming. heres a few photos of some beautiful planes to enjoy. I had to include mine.

Trick question?rgmwa

hi m8. just checked out the tornado. nice, like a pointy shadow that u can get into the back seat, without popping out both shoulders, dislocating ur back and doing a six month course in yoga.

The problem with the shadow and with most pushers is the size of the prop is limited by clearance of the tail boom, the problem for the shadow is the prop is quite low to the ground as its below the boom and can pick up rocks.

huggy! I`ve just done a quick search. http://flymicro.alphaoutdoors.co.nz/the-shadow-microlight-series/1980s Shadow B Rotax 447

 

1990 Shadow C Rotax 503,

 

Streak Shadow Rotax 532 or 582

 

1996 Shadow D Rotax 582,

 

Star Streak, being the fastest Rotax 618 of Rotax 912 four stroke.

 

I`m interested to know the model of your Shadow and what engine you have in it.

 

Frank.

Streak looks like its a bit slower and smaller than a tornado, what's the rear seat like?

no m8. huggy98 on youtube. watch and enjoy.lol

Hmm, now you're getting me concerned huggy ... do you know about Vne yet?I know the guys who fitted your engine and they're undeniably talented and knowledgeable but don't let that get you over - zealous, it's still an ultralight built to the 450kg Euro regulations and heavier than the early versions so needs flying appropriately. Exceeding Vne, and hence structural limits, would be very easy with surplus horsepower and a relatively slippery machine. So be sure to treat your MTOW with great respect and be careful with speed on descents. And put the dog on a diet ;-)

 

Oh No! I remember you well, or perhaps it was someone just like you - Wolverstone Marina - the press dubbed you Captain Calamity? Last I saw of you you were goosewinged (aka locked in irons) taking a 5kt tide toward Harwich and the English Channel?

Love the enthusiasm huggy!In general planes do fly ... Some flyers make them look better than others do of course. The Shadow does have kindly low speed characteristics I'm told but probably not a good choice for landing on beaches, soft or rough ground, in general. A tractor engined taildragger would suit that 'mission requirement' a lot better. Even so, the Shadow will be a great machine to build experience with.

 

When I hosted Eve Jackson after her fabulous semi - circumnavigation I was enthralled with the stories of her adventure, all the more because she took flying lessons just in time to set off on the journey! A less kindly aircraft might have resulted in disaster. As it turned out her worst moments were in the several hours just before she arrived at Archerfield, where the pics were taken, because it was the first time she flew mostly south, with the sun behind, and she was so freezing she could barely move when she landed.

Love the enthusiasm huggy!In general planes do fly ... Some flyers make them look better than others do of course. The Shadow does have kindly low speed characteristics I'm told but probably not a good choice for landing on beaches, soft or rough ground, in general. A tractor engined taildragger would suit that 'mission requirement' a lot better. Even so, the Shadow will be a great machine to build experience with.

 

When I hosted Eve Jackson after her fabulous semi - circumnavigation I was enthralled with the stories of her adventure, all the more because she took flying lessons just in time to set off on the journey! A less kindly aircraft might have resulted in disaster. As it turned out her worst moments were in the several hours just before she arrived at Archerfield, where the pics were taken, because it was the first time she flew mostly south, with the sun behind, and she was so freezing she could barely move when she landed.

so what sort of performance are you expecting out of your shadow

and! the yanks fitted em with sidewinder missiles. and the indian army made em bullit proof and just for good measure. they fitted a 7.62mm chaingun

I might be temptin a few comments now. but the best thing is. after watching the vid. nobody has tried to disagree with how she flys.

thanks for your comments guys. I know its not perfect. not good on rough strips, a tad cosy accommodation, but just look at her fly. as I said earlier, im a lucky man. as long as I can land on the odd beach, to camp with my dog and blow the cobwebs away between the clouds. ill be a lucky happy man. im sure everyone loves there own plane just as much, and good on ya. were all lucky men. and women of course. and ive not even flown her yet.

not when ur upside down, it isn't.

I just cant tell anymore.lol

The tails on upside down

looks like a lot of fun