Re: CoffmanStarter
"Thanks Exnomad ...
I understand that the PP T1 (1952), with a 251 hp de Havilland Gipsy Queen 32 engine, was underpowered/heavy and very draggy ... not helped with 3 up"
.........My first ever flight, at about 13 years old, was in a 7 Seater Percival Prentice!!!
And yes, 7 up was veeeery marginal.
My second flight was in a Chipmunk though, and what a Hot Rod that felt!
Freddie Laker of Aviation Traders at Southend bought 250 odd ex RAF PP's in the 60's and converted some to the civil market, including the incredible 7 seater.