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Old 7th Jul 2009, 21:54
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Bungies and Barges

Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The secret is out!!
We used to aerotow Barges with the aid if a simple bungee cord with hooks on each end (the same that used to hold our satchels onto the back of our bikes).
Slip the hooks over the rudder pedals, and adjust the cord up (nose down) and down (nose up) the stick, and hey presto one could rub both hands together at length (to keep warm) whilst the bird flew in perfect (?!) trim......
I was wondering when that "wizard wheeze" was going to surface!
Memories, memories!
Jez.
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