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Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Aug 2011, 22:41

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Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By soddim

In over 30 years flying, including seven fighter...

In over 30 years flying, including seven fighter types, the only non-martin baker seat I sat on was in the Gnat. I seem to remember a unique safe seat arrangement that replaced the use of safety...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Aug 2011, 15:52

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

Views: 56,271

Posted By soddim

I doubt if the Red Arrows ever described the Gnat...

I doubt if the Red Arrows ever described the Gnat as 'twitchy'.

Incidently, when evaluated by CFS prior to acceptance into service, they described it as not easy to fly in formation.

Glad the...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Aug 2011, 19:03

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

Views: 56,271

Posted By soddim

Not in my day - I was just about his very first...

Not in my day - I was just about his very first student and I enjoyed flying with him - we both learned a lot but I never saw a nav ruler!

Forum: Military Aviation

10th Aug 2011, 20:31

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

Views: 56,271

Posted By soddim

One of the most interesting aircraft I have flown...

One of the most interesting aircraft I have flown – as a student for 67 hours in 1964.

Didn’t enjoy the unique feeling of rolling down the runway in a strong crosswind feeling that one’s ear was ...

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