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plyen

12th January 2006 09:48

bi plane

Got my ATPL now so wanna reward myself with some fun, even if just for an hour. Anyone know a place in the UK where I can get a lesson in a double decker?

c_jephcott

12th January 2006 10:00

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NSF Sibson have a Tiger Moth and a Pitts special. I know which one I'd prefer though!

http://www.nsof.co.uk/

High Wing Drifter

12th January 2006 10:00

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The obvious choice for old stuff is the Tiger Club at Lashenden Headcorn.

http://www.tigerclub.co.uk/

AerocatS2A

12th January 2006 10:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c_jephcott

NSF Sibson have a Tiger Moth and a Pitts special. I know which one I'd prefer though!

http://www.nsof.co.uk/

I've done quite a bit of flying in both. Which would you prefer and why?

plyen

12th January 2006 11:16

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The Tiger Moth is a great piece of history and on my list, but I have heard that flying a Pitts is the best fun you can have with your pants on, so I just might have to give it a go.

Thanks for your help guys!

High Wing Drifter

12th January 2006 11:25

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I have heard that flying a Pitts is the best fun you can have with your pants on, so I just might have to give it a go.

I had a brief go in one before feeling a little queasy! Astounding is the word that springs to mind. If you get a chance, don't pass it up.

Top tip. If you have tightened the harness so that it starts to hurt, it probably still isn't right enough.

AerocatS2A

12th January 2006 12:37

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Originally Posted by High Wing Drifter

Another tip, make your lap and centre straps and the negative G strap as tight as you can, then you can relax the shoulder straps a little, makes it more comfortable.

c_jephcott

12th January 2006 12:52

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Originally Posted by AerocatS2A

I've done quite a bit of flying in both. Which would you prefer and why?

Me, personally, I would go for the Tiger Moth just because of the history of the plane.

Not taking anything away from the Pitts though. I've never actually tried it, which is something I am ashamed of really - I can't knock it until I have had a go in it! Whereas, I've got a few hours logged in Tiger Moths and have to say that there is nothing more beautiful than taking a Summer Evenings flight in a Tiger.

I have this feeling that if I was to attempt it in the Pitts though, I would just become a vaguely nauseous, sweating globule that is curled up in the bottom of his seat!! :8

High Wing Drifter

12th January 2006 13:13

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This is the closest you'll get to Pitts ride with a direct connection to the ground :E

EGBKFLYER

12th January 2006 14:02

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Agree - have done a few hours in Sibson's G-WREN. Awesome. Tiger's not bad either in a different way. However, if you fly either within the next few months, wrap up warm (particularly cover your chin if you're in the Tiger!)

Have fun.

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