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Anyway it was a mark of pride that one could strap on a parachute standing up before entering the cockpit and then tightening up before strapping the seat harness around oneself
In my case, it wasn't pride but self-preservation. I started putting on the parachute standing up, to ensure that important parts of my anatomy were properly positioned, vis-a-vis the crotch straps!
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Coff, the transponder is the Becker remote head in the image
see
BECKER SCS-150 REMOTE COM/TRANSPONDER MODE S PACKAGE from Aircraft Spruce Europe
As they are using the Becker set up I would say they are probably using their altitude encoder module that is simply plumbed into the static system , see
http://www.becker-avionics.com/downl...nstruction.pdf
I think you will find Flarm is being fitted throughout the BBMF fleet.
see
BECKER SCS-150 REMOTE COM/TRANSPONDER MODE S PACKAGE from Aircraft Spruce Europe
As they are using the Becker set up I would say they are probably using their altitude encoder module that is simply plumbed into the static system , see
http://www.becker-avionics.com/downl...nstruction.pdf
I think you will find Flarm is being fitted throughout the BBMF fleet.
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Rolls have a similar set up at the moment in their Spitfire, see the left side of my picture level with the grip, it is below the remote comms head, a second remote comms unit is down by the elevator trim wheel. The camera control panel up front unclamps and a GPS is clamped in for flight btw.
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Many thanks Nutty 
I've now inserted a 'close up' image in my original post ...
I now think the FLARM unit is the 'Butterfly'.
I've now inserted a 'close up' image in my original post ...
I now think the FLARM unit is the 'Butterfly'.
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I have the Becker Mode S system fitted to my aircraft, however its not the remote head version it is the combined unit which is longer BXP6401 and panel fitted.
Its an excellent light weight unit and can have ADS-B out activated if so desired.
Its an excellent light weight unit and can have ADS-B out activated if so desired.
Don't forget that Dora-9 is unfamiliar with our emerald green grass here in the UK 
In my defence, I have trouble remembering what happened yesterday, let alone what I wrote last May!!!!
Cheers I42.
Cheers I42.
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For those interested ...
Information Source : @Chipmunk70th Twitter feed
53 Chipmunks now booked for the Chipmunk 70th at Old Warden on 22 May 2016.
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I flew a Camo chippy at the national gliding champs, as a tug, in the about 82
How many camo chippys were there?, I have never seen another
The story was it had been used in a trainer trial for the AAC but the legs wouldn't stand their landings.
How many camo chippys were there?, I have never seen another
The story was it had been used in a trainer trial for the AAC but the legs wouldn't stand their landings.
Ah the smell when the starter cartridge fired.
"The story was it had been used in a trainer trial for the AAC but the legs wouldn't stand their landings."
The Army never used the Chipmunk as a basic trainer then - chump!
The Army never used the Chipmunk as a basic trainer then - chump!
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Mostafa: I think Tinribs is on the money:
Photos: De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photo taken a Brize in '88. Note the glider tow hook. I think this was one of two Army aircraft painted in camo.
Photos: De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Photo taken a Brize in '88. Note the glider tow hook. I think this was one of two Army aircraft painted in camo.
If you think tin ribs is on the button then you are a chump as well Mandator; of course the Army used chipmunks for the best part of 30 years as their BFW aircraft we had dozens of the damn things including a green and brown one which was used to give some initial FAC training to ARW students.