Originally Posted by geordiejet
Hey,
I'm seriously considering joining the club at NCL, and I notice they have a Bulldog for hire, at just £5 more than a C150. As I much prefer low wings, and money is very tight, I think the Bulldog may be just the ticket.
Anyone flown this? As there is only one example with the club, is availability an issue? I've only flown a C150/152 and Seminoles so would need difference training, and would have to get used to using a stick!
Cheers :-)
I wasn't aware that the club had a Bulldog. I always thought this was tied in to Ashton Aviation. Hmmm, might have a look if true.
As for flying it, well it's a great little aeroplane. In my opinion, far easier to fly than a C150 or PA28 for the following reasons;
1. Somebody actually designed it, rather than throwing an assortment of bits together which by some happy coincidence resembled an aeroplane. Everything is where it should be in the cockpit.
2. It is very responsive. 'Point and go' handling, as opposed to the 'wallows like a pig' handling you may be used to.
3. Great visibility.
4. Spacious (in relative terms).
5. Aerobatic, which in a 'Dog is a hoot!
I loved my training in the 'Dog, and when I first set foot in one of the spamcan alternatives I was enormously disappointed. It was my first aircraft and it is a doddle to fly. You will have no problem adapting whatsoever, except for the fact that you will forever more hate the alternative.
