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Old 19th September 2002 | 19:25
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Chuck - the Chipmunk is probably more commonly available in the UK than the other types you mention. But, as flying is so MUCH more expensive over here, the practical ability of most to stay in current flying practice on a taildragger is less than it would be in the US. Hence my reluctance to add one to the club fleet.

One year we hired a CAP10B and a Zlin 526 for a couple of weeks. But cross-winds kept them grounded for much of the time, regrettably.

Flew a Cub once, what a fun little machine!
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