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Old 13th December 2006 | 23:37
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C152_driver
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Originally Posted by MarcJF
WOW, just got back from a short trip this afternoon. C150 out of EGTC. At 4,000 feet on full power, into wind ground speed was Zero. Crossed Milton Keynes with 80mph drift and then downwind at 120 mph ground speed. Not recommended without someone who knows what they're doing, but certainly gets the blood pumping.

Anyone else been out today?
Yep, I was up in a 152 out of Henlow. Logged my fourth hour!

From a novice's viewpoint, it was decidedly exciting. I blogged a bit about it here:

http://www.myspace.com/nigeleaton

I was damned glad there was a Proper Pilot around to do the real flying...

Nigel
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