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Old 14th Sep 2009, 08:50
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The Dragonlady used to do a nice line in wing-drop stalls as demonstrated by a new pilot on the Island doing circuits and trying to wave to his girlfriend who was sunbathing on the Southern Cliffs.

I had previously thought that they used full power on takeoff but when I heard the 'throttle-up' and saw the aircraft disappear from view with about 40 deg AoB and the same nose down I realised there was more power available and he used it all.

I believe he went about 10 miles downwind to calm his nerves before returning to land, getting a bollocking and leaving for home within 24 hours
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