Chugalug,
Well do I remember that little square beast in the kitchen ! I spent half a freezing night just before Christmas '67, made about six attempts to fire the thing up (Leeming OMQ) before success, as marching-in with family next day.....D.
Tim Mills,
Did the Merlin seize on you ? ("prop grinding to a halt !"). That must be pretty rare - can't remember another case, but open to contradiction. Sorry that my favourite aircraft let you down so badly, but - "well handled, Sir !"
........D.
Fareastdriver,
Practical example of The Tail Wagging the Dog ! Curiously enough, this is the first time I've heard of this phenomenon, having spent all my time in a cosy cockpit up front. Just shows, you don't know how the other half of the world lives.....D.
Cheers to all, Danny.