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aztruck
29th Oct 2006, 10:30
Just had the pleasure of bimbling around Santa Monica in a Great Lakes for a couple of days and I was curious if there are any on the UK/euro register, or is it an "experimental" jobbie. The FAA give it a normal certificate.
Anybody know?
DaveW
29th Oct 2006, 11:55
There are three on the UK register (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?categoryid=60&pagetype=65&applicationid=1&mode=summary&aircrafttype=great%20lakes) (plus a Baby Great Lakes PFA type.)
Had several hours aeros instuction in one in AZ a few years back. Great fun. :ok:
FlyingForFun
29th Oct 2006, 21:03
Had 10 hours aeros instruction in one in AZ (wonder if it was the same place as DaveW?). Fantastic aeroplane - very capable, but slow and draggy enough to actually appreciate what was going on (unlike, for example, the Pitts Special).
Sorry, I haven't helped answer the question, but you reminded me of my own experiences and put a big :) on my face!
FFF
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DaveW
30th Oct 2006, 18:12
Had 10 hours aeros instruction in one in AZ (wonder if it was the same place as DaveW?).
If it was Chandler Air Service, at Chandler, then yes - it was.
I know what you mean about that :) , FFF :ok: