Legal Spitfire Passenger Flights
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Legal Spitfire Passenger Flights
It looks like the CAA have approved the Boultbee Flight Academy at Goodwood for the carriage of passengers in their Spitfires under the new SSAC criteria. Lots more info on the Boultbee website. Bread and water for a few weeks then 
Bread and water for a few weeks then
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CharlieOneSix says:
"To fly aerobatics you must be less than 90kg (200lbs) "
Is this a/c restored to full operational standard? I doubt it. Surely, ammunition and fuel would have taken the all up weight well over this limit. It must be fragile. When I have five grand to blow, I will be passing on the aeros.
"To fly aerobatics you must be less than 90kg (200lbs) "
Is this a/c restored to full operational standard? I doubt it. Surely, ammunition and fuel would have taken the all up weight well over this limit. It must be fragile. When I have five grand to blow, I will be passing on the aeros.
Downwind Lander,
FYI, I watched this aircraft being rebuilt at Thruxton over a period of 7 years. When it was finished, it looked as if it had come straight out of the factory. In fact it was better than a factory-built machine as it had had one-to-one TLC from day 1 by proud and extremely well qualified engineers. For example, it took just on 2 weeks just to ream the holes in the main spar attachments to ensure the pins were a proper fit.
Additionally, I flew this aircraft 3 weeks ago.
Apart from the rest of the care and preparation the aircraft always get - there are two, the G limits are restricted to +3 and - 2 to preserve the airframe. These are as well as other self-imposed limits on engine rpm/boost and Vne.
Yes, DL, you pass on the aeros. It's your loss. The aircraft is a dream and flies beautifully.
FYI, I watched this aircraft being rebuilt at Thruxton over a period of 7 years. When it was finished, it looked as if it had come straight out of the factory. In fact it was better than a factory-built machine as it had had one-to-one TLC from day 1 by proud and extremely well qualified engineers. For example, it took just on 2 weeks just to ream the holes in the main spar attachments to ensure the pins were a proper fit.
Additionally, I flew this aircraft 3 weeks ago.
Apart from the rest of the care and preparation the aircraft always get - there are two, the G limits are restricted to +3 and - 2 to preserve the airframe. These are as well as other self-imposed limits on engine rpm/boost and Vne.
Yes, DL, you pass on the aeros. It's your loss. The aircraft is a dream and flies beautifully.
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Sleeve Wing says:
"Yes, DL, you pass on the aeros. It's your loss. The aircraft is a dream and flies beautifully".
Maybe I should not be too hasty. No need to rush to judgment. Does the passenger sit in the front seat as per primary training? I had better remember to get a lottery ticket tonight.
"Yes, DL, you pass on the aeros. It's your loss. The aircraft is a dream and flies beautifully".
Maybe I should not be too hasty. No need to rush to judgment. Does the passenger sit in the front seat as per primary training? I had better remember to get a lottery ticket tonight.
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I'm not sure about Duxford but you can get one here
Most Thrilling 50-minute Spitfire Flights over the English Channel
if you don't mind travelling to Goodwood
Most Thrilling 50-minute Spitfire Flights over the English Channel
if you don't mind travelling to Goodwood
You certainly can fly in a Spitfire at Duxford. Contact Classic Wings and they will give you chapter and verse. They tend to fly on a Fri/Sat/Sun twice a month and they use the Biggin Hill Heritage Spitfire T9 MJ627. Enjoy!
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Spitfire flight
Just finished my Bucket list by flying in a 2 seat Spitfire at Duxford. It was a very professional operation but only lasts half an hour. Thoroughly recommended and you get to do a bit of straight and level with a few turns.
Go for it !
Go for it !