ATA Ferry Pilot Handling Notes
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ATA Ferry Pilot Handling Notes
I wonder if somebody can help.
During WW2, the ATA were responsible for ferrying aircraft of all types around the UK. To aid them in this, they had a set of notes which summarised each type's limitations and handling qualities on about 2 sides of kneeboard card per type.
I've seen a set (covering most allied types), belonging to a friend who was a lady ATA pilot, and I believe that they've been republished by somebody in the not too distant past. I'd like to get hold of a set, but can't seem to find anybody who sells them.
Can anybody help? Ideally I'd like to find an online or mail order retailer, but failing that a shop in the South of England or Midlands.
Thanks,
G
During WW2, the ATA were responsible for ferrying aircraft of all types around the UK. To aid them in this, they had a set of notes which summarised each type's limitations and handling qualities on about 2 sides of kneeboard card per type.
I've seen a set (covering most allied types), belonging to a friend who was a lady ATA pilot, and I believe that they've been republished by somebody in the not too distant past. I'd like to get hold of a set, but can't seem to find anybody who sells them.
Can anybody help? Ideally I'd like to find an online or mail order retailer, but failing that a shop in the South of England or Midlands.
Thanks,
G
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From: The Valley Where the Thames Runs Softly
Some years ago, I read a book by an ATA pilot, Lettice Curtis. She had, I recall, over 400 types in her logbook, and was often called on to fly a new type after 30 minutes to look round the cockpit. Remarkable times and remarkable people.
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From: The home of Dudley Dooright-Where the lead dog is the only one that gets a change of scenery.
Genghis:
Here is a start.
FLYING WARTIME AIRCRAFT By Hugh Bergel
ATA Ferry Pilots' handling notes for seven World War II aircraft. HC, 193pp, illus., pub. 1972, David and Charles, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
Here is a start.
FLYING WARTIME AIRCRAFT By Hugh Bergel
ATA Ferry Pilots' handling notes for seven World War II aircraft. HC, 193pp, illus., pub. 1972, David and Charles, mint in dust jacket. Price: $36.00
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I bought a set last month from the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington. There's a note inside saying they were actually republished by the YAM, ISBN 0 9512379 8 5. Website here
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Glad to be of (simultaneous) help. If you haven't been to Elvington it's WELL worth a visit, and while you're in the area you should drop into Breighton as well, some great stuff in their hangars (Buchon, Hurricane etc.)
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Courtesy of a very helpful lady at Elvington's museum shop, I now have a copy, thanks chaps for your help. Cost was £11.90.
I'm afraid that my weekend flying turned into a trip to the Sunday fly-in at Compton Abbas, which was thoroughly entertaining due to an 18 knots south-westerly. Only saw one crash (a Europa that went off the side of the runway, nobody hurt) but plenty of entertaining landings and take-offs, including my own!
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I'm afraid that my weekend flying turned into a trip to the Sunday fly-in at Compton Abbas, which was thoroughly entertaining due to an 18 knots south-westerly. Only saw one crash (a Europa that went off the side of the runway, nobody hurt) but plenty of entertaining landings and take-offs, including my own!
G
