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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2014, 04:12
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

I had always meant to return to this thread but...

I had always meant to return to this thread but while googling for any updates I found that it looks like Tom Holland passed away in 2011 : (
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2010, 16:05
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi G Flight test reports from any variant would...

Hi G
Flight test reports from any variant would be interesting,I was just wondering how much difference there was (handling/flying characteristics) between the T53 and the YS53.
I never flew a T53...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2010, 21:10
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Nice story GBW...great to have you on the forum,I...

Nice story GBW...great to have you on the forum,I had a half share in the YS53 and really enjoyed flying the old girl,I remember seeing your name in the paperwork !
Do any of the original T53 flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2010, 19:59
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

That 'Flight' link was posted in post 16,what I...

That 'Flight' link was posted in post 16,what I was after was any of Derek Piggots flight test reports (or any other test pilots report) for the T53.
Might be interesting reading.
Dont know about...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2010, 11:29
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Lovely photo Roy...got any more interesting pics...

Lovely photo Roy...got any more interesting pics in the family album ??
Just as a matter of general interest do you have access to any of the original Flight Test reports by Derek P /other test...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Mar 2010, 18:04
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Yes open cockpit gliders are fun Stu (on a warm...

Yes open cockpit gliders are fun Stu (on a warm day LOL),shame I didnt visit Kenley more often !
Only ever did a couple of thermal rides in my ATC days,but I wasnt doing the flying ...I was out of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2010, 06:53
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

I havent got time for a long post this...

I havent got time for a long post this morning,but just thought I would add on the handling front that certainly the YS53/later T53 had pleasant handling characteristics,much better in my view than...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 22:08
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi Pobjoy Nice to get some more input,I think...

Hi Pobjoy
Nice to get some more input,I think some of the problems with the T53 for the ATC were also that the normal winches and cables struggled with the weight of the a/c - and also I believe...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 20:56
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi Tom I found this pic of the YS53 just after...

Hi Tom
I found this pic of the YS53 just after we bought her...talking canopy stuff...this a/c had been flipped over in the big gales in 1987,the main canopy had been replaced by a K13esque ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 17:17
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

I found another lovely Wallace Shackleton...

I found another lovely Wallace Shackleton (copyright) picture taken at Portmoak


http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv316/volvosmoker/T535.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 16:56
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Here is a link to the APSS website who have a T53...

Here is a link to the APSS website who have a T53 C at Portmoak in scotland,I found this beautiful picture taken by Wallace Shackleton (copyright) at Portmoak

edit ...oops forgot link...actually...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 16:35
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Yes Tom those wings are BUILT,if you click on the...

Yes Tom those wings are BUILT,if you click on the first of my 2 links on an earlier post there is a cutaway drawing of the wing structure,reminded me of why we left ours rigged all 'summer',they...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 16:23
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Here are some pics sent by Tom... ...

Here are some pics sent by Tom...

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv316/volvosmoker/T53%20us/T53us4.jpg

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv316/volvosmoker/T53%20us/T53us3.jpg
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 16:10
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

email sent tom,wish I had known about you back in...

email sent tom,wish I had known about you back in 2003,I drove within about 50 miles of where you are...

rgds baz
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 16:02
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi Tom I always thought the Blanik was worse...

Hi Tom
I always thought the Blanik was worse for 'oilcanning' noises but yes I agree that it is the aircraft 'talking' to you,I would be happy to post a couple of pics for you - I usually use...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 15:43
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hmmm yes Istr that the Bergie seat wasnt all that...

Hmmm yes Istr that the Bergie seat wasnt all that comfy either LOL.
The K13 really was (almost) a 2 seat K8,and still a very widely used club 2 seater over here.
The blanik was strange because the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 15:04
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi IFT I think many of us involved in ATC...

Hi IFT
I think many of us involved in ATC gliding at that time would have been extremely happy to get K13's !!what a fantastic all rounder that is - much superior to the blanket in my view.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 08:33
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Just had a quick look in the sailplane directory...

Just had a quick look in the sailplane directory to compare the T53/Blanik !

T53b empty wt = 354kg/780lb
Blanket L13 empty wt = 292kg/644lb
I would guess much of the wt...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2010, 08:08
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Same with the Skylark 3b...I flew a 3b fairly...

Same with the Skylark 3b...I flew a 3b fairly extensively in zimbabwe ,this a/c had original ailerons without tabs...result the ailerons were pretty ineffective.- istr that the 3f had aileron tabs...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2010, 14:23
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Found this pic of the YS53 - copyright Martin...

Found this pic of the YS53 - copyright Martin Pole,looks like she still has same paint but with some added lines etc.
Shows to advantage...loads of headroom with the K13 type canopy,but not as sleek...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2010, 14:12
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Just been doing some memories in me old log...

Just been doing some memories in me old log book,we had a fun flight in sep 95 (my synd partner + me) of 3h 40m,my last 2 flights in sep96 were 2h 16m and 3h 17m,so easily soarable even in britain....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2010, 05:16
Replies: 87
Views: 37,484
Posted By longer ron

Hi Tom Have you got any photos of your beast ??...

Hi Tom
Have you got any photos of your beast ??
I had a half share in the YS53 back in the mid 90's !
I thought she was very pleasant to fly ,the added fin/rudder area probably helped.The wings...
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