Dave B: Some great reminiscences from your Tokyo expedition!
Sorry to ask again but .. was the Barclaycraft in fact manufactured as an executive aircraft or was she converted for this in Japan. Also, as mentioned by Sanus, did she fly as part of Honda's corporate fleet?
ShyTorque: What a wonderful account of your experiences from the Orient .. fantastic .. and well done!
Flying underpowered aircraft in challenging circumstances generally demands greater skill levels but, such operations I know, are an absolute pain to contend with and, needless to say, a frustration in terms of the potential compromises to safety. Thankfully, aircraft are generally experiencing better performance levels with each new generation.
More Barclaycraft ..
Sikorsky S-76A++ G-BYDF as seen at Jersey Airport on 9th September 2010 (Photo: John Fitzpatrick)
Here seen displaying her non-existent starboard passenger door!
Is it true that 'DF' is the last flying example of an 'A' model in the UK?