Re: Chipmunk's 60th
the chipmunk was the first EVER aircraft i flew in. 5th December 1986. I remember it so vividly, and also the stimulating "john andrews sir" video that was viewed prior to strapping on the world's most uncomfortable parachute.
loved it so much i went on to do all the flying scholarship etc. there is a civvy one in red that flies out of barton and over my house from time to time........arrrrgh the memories.
long live the chippy.
one moment i will remember was during a later flight a few years on i was doing a stall turn. cant remember if it was left and throttle to idle or left and full power. i got it the wrong way about and was greeted by the sight of the prop coming to a standstill in the vertical position.the nice chap in the front seat gives it "oh, thats not meant to happen......i have control" two ticks later a pop, bang, and splutter and the old girl was off again. hurrah