Losing your virginity......
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Losing your virginity......
...... as regards flying in a Jodel 
Thanks to the good auspices of a friend who has a share in a Jodel, I managed to blag a ride in a Jodel out of Wing Farm (near Warminster) last week.
After all I'd heard about Jodels, I wasn't disappointed - very pleasant machine to fly. I was surprised that for what looks a titchy rudder, there was a surprising amount of rudder authority. It may have just been the rigging on this particular aircraft, but the column was surprisingly 'tight' in roll and pitch - it didn't seem to be aerodynamic forces, as it seemed to be the case on the ground as well.
This particular one was a bit of a 'special' - it has an O235 engine and small trailing edge flaps (but not the 'airbrakes').
All in all, for my first experience of a PFA machine, very encouraging!
Thanks to the good auspices of a friend who has a share in a Jodel, I managed to blag a ride in a Jodel out of Wing Farm (near Warminster) last week.
After all I'd heard about Jodels, I wasn't disappointed - very pleasant machine to fly. I was surprised that for what looks a titchy rudder, there was a surprising amount of rudder authority. It may have just been the rigging on this particular aircraft, but the column was surprisingly 'tight' in roll and pitch - it didn't seem to be aerodynamic forces, as it seemed to be the case on the ground as well.
This particular one was a bit of a 'special' - it has an O235 engine and small trailing edge flaps (but not the 'airbrakes').
All in all, for my first experience of a PFA machine, very encouraging!
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From: Dorset
Sorry - hadn't noted the reg, so just trawled through CAA Info to find it (there are 281 Jodels on the database!!). Unfortunately, my friend is one of 3 in the syndicaste and is not the registered owner, so couldn't search by name!
Anyaway, it's a DR1051, if that's any help.
Anyaway, it's a DR1051, if that's any help.
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CB
Not sure what comment to make about you losing your virginity ......
Does this mean you will be returning to civilisation down here at some point in time?
TZ
P.S. You may be pleased to know that "Short and Dangerous" has retired / resigned as of last night and we now have a new WC!!
Not sure what comment to make about you losing your virginity ......
Does this mean you will be returning to civilisation down here at some point in time?
TZ
P.S. You may be pleased to know that "Short and Dangerous" has retired / resigned as of last night and we now have a new WC!!
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From: Dorset
Sorry to drag this one up, but my buddy has returned from his hols and asked me to post the following:
Hope 'alles klar' now!!
For info, and in answer to tKF's question, it's referred to now as a 'DR1051 Special'; the registration is G-AYLC. It originally started life as a "DR1051 Sicile". I'd tell 'em myself, but I cannae post from work.
