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Old 25th Dec 2016, 00:22
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India Four Two
 
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Whilst some may denigrate the `horrid J-P`Jet Provost`,I think given an opportunity ,they would be ever-so-grateful for a trip in one now!!
sycamore,

Exactly! Four years ago, I had several flights in a Vampire T11 in NZ. Fantastic fun, even in a jet with less power than a JP. The flying was easy - easier than flying a Cessna (as long as there was no emergency) - "Just fly it like a 250 kt motorglider".

The difficult part is paying for the fuel - 1000 litres per hour or half a pint per second in old money. "It's called a DH Goblin because it gobbles fuel!"

flyingcope,
I agree with sycamore's comments. Concentrate on getting experience and 'awaremanship' (I like that term). When handling the aircraft becomes second nature and you can switch types with ease, then start with the jets. Good luck and have fun!
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