G-BBKY

[EGCC4284]

Re: Cessna 150 Reg G-BBKY currently based at Barton Aerodrome.

I have a share in this plane which is now 26 years old. Please would anyone who has ever flown it, either for their PPL or hour building towards gaining a commercial licence, let me know what they are now flying and with which airline.

It will be interesting to know some history of the little white plane

Thanks.

[Squealing Pig]

KY is one of the better C150s at Barton first flew in it as a pax to Pilling Sands to Crosland Moor then back to Barton in March 96 before I even had a PPL.

No I never had a share in it but have logged 12:35 P1 time in it checking some of the group members as an instructor.

My first night flight (as a pax) in a light A/C was also in KY ask me next time you see me(I think you know who I am) how this night nav went, It's a story all on its own! they let him fly big jets now.

Are you flying it this weekend ?

It spins nicely too !

see you some time

[Tarek Nor]

This a/c was based in GLAmany moons ago with the West of Scotland Flying Club. There are a
few people who used to fly it at LOG & BRT.

:cool:

[145qrh]

That 150 was at Glasgow for a few years ,I did have a picture of it sitting in a field just of the end of the runways at Glasgow after an engine failure after take off. A friend of mine who was doing the trial lesson in it at the time flew over one set of power lines and under an other , no damage to either occupants or aircraft .
It was Boxing day 1985 or there abouts.

It went to Blackpool for a few years after that flight, can't remember which flying club. :D

[EGCC4284]

Thanks, Keep them coming.

Any more

[ 23 August 2001: Message edited by: EGCC4284 ]

[GASH !]

EGCC, I sold my share in Kilo Yankee only last week, are you the buyer by any chance ?
I gained my ppl at Blackpool then bought straight into KY when I passed. I`m sure at one point the infamous Comed aviation at Blackpool owned her, unfortunately I don`t know anything else about the history, only that I was the last one to fly her last year when the engine went :)

On a more practical note, you`ll find you`ve joined a superbly run group. I would never have sold my share but living in Edinburgh now, it was just too impractical.

I`ve currently 4 ATPL exams still to do before starting the CPL course and then the IR. If you are planning to gain your CPL then I`m sure Kilo Yankee will be a great hour builder for you.

There are plently of decent pilots in the group who no doubt will be willing to fly with you, I wish you well.

[ 06 August 2001: Message edited by: GASH ! ]

[EGCC4284]

Gash, Hope your new job is going well.

[CAP509castaway]

HiEGCC4284,
Should n't that be EGCB!
I recently flew KY on a charter to Denham!!!!!
Might see you at next meeting! :D :D :D

[hedgehopper]

Hi, I flew KY with the then "Channel Islands Aero Club" now Jersey Aero Club 1979/80
Good to hear that it's still flying.

Have Fun.

[EGCC4284]

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[Pandora]

I nearly bought a share in KY but couldn't resist the new paint job on G-BFWL at Barton. Flew 85hrs in 6 months and then went to BA. KY and WL both good groups. Not much between them except for the paint job.

Off topic but a funny a/c selling story - when I sold my WL share the buyer took it up for a test flight with another group member. About 10 mins into the flight the engine started to heave, cough and splutter. A Pan call was put out and that was the last I thought I would hear from the buyer. 2 weeks later he bought it after it was declared WL was getting a new engine.

Happy flying :D