Goodwood Ec120 spinning..... Anyone see it
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Goodwood Ec120 spinning..... Anyone see it
Did anyone see the 120 spinning out of controll when comming in to land at goodwood on Friday ?
I was ranted at on Saturday morning, buy a guy at goodwood who thought it was me.....
(for clarification why this thread was started Biggles.........)
I was ranted at on Saturday morning, buy a guy at goodwood who thought it was me.....
(for clarification why this thread was started Biggles.........)
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I think several people saw it (mostly through the gaps in the fingers covering their eyes) including the fire truck driver who was despatched to meet the pilot after he was told to land on the other side of the airfield
I think several people saw it (mostly through the gaps in the fingers covering their eyes) including the fire truck driver who was despatched to meet the pilot after he was told to land on the other side of the airfield
As a piroette, it was impressive. Shame he got interrupted; I was looking forward to the triple salko with a half twist.. 
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Well if anyone has video of this "fenestron stall" they're going to be retiring early on the Millions Aerospat will pay for evidence of this hitherto unknown event. A bit like finding film of the Virgin Birth or aliens landing at Rothwell.
But I think we all know that ain't gonna happen. At least, until after the Second Coming...
But I think we all know that ain't gonna happen. At least, until after the Second Coming...
aliens landing at Rothwell.
I'm sure the good folk of West Yorkshire would have noticed.
MG - your Gazelle incident wasn't on the apron outside Flightworks c. 2002 was it?!
No stuck pedal, no fenestron stall - just a lucky escape and an over-torque due poor handling, I'm afraid
No stuck pedal, no fenestron stall - just a lucky escape and an over-torque due poor handling, I'm afraid
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Could of been the Rothwell in Lincolnshire, always thought the aliens landed there years ago....ah seem to remember that was the Lightning boys from Binbrook on a session (Rothwell Arms)....
I flew in on Friday morning and heard it on radio ... Great airfield but what a shambles !!! During my approach we had the 120 out of control on wrong side of the field , a fixed wing landed opposite direction ( downwind ) with NO radio calls . A Long Ranger was hovering around the edge of the active for ages saying he couldn't turn down wind ....there were no marshalls , the joining instructions made no sense and in any event were not used as all runways were being used at same time !!! Add to this sitting in curtesy car for over 10 mins waiting for permission to cross during which time no aircraft landed .
Not impressed .... But fun day out all the same !!
Ps it was breezy but not that bad .....
Not impressed .... But fun day out all the same !!
Ps it was breezy but not that bad .....
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Yes! A shamble to say the least! And a crazy landing fee for a bacon sandwhich and 2 undrinkable cups of coffee due to tasting of bleaching agent!!!
Started as a good service a few years ago, but sadly it has been going down hill since!
The festival was great! Shoreham and a cab next year, with change to spare!!!
Started as a good service a few years ago, but sadly it has been going down hill since!
The festival was great! Shoreham and a cab next year, with change to spare!!!
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So which 120 was it then or are you all sworn to secrecy? Agree re service at Goodwood no marshaller tower effectively told me to land on runway suffice to say I parked elsewhere
Nelly and I know who it was, but it would be churlish in the extreme to name and shame 
I'm sure we've all had moments we'd rather not have had, despite the entertainment value! Thank goodness it didn't end in tears
I'm sure we've all had moments we'd rather not have had, despite the entertainment value! Thank goodness it didn't end in tears
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Spinning 120
Reading all the comments about this incident makes me wonder how many of you would have had the ability to recover control and land safely to disembark himself and all of his passengers i believe he needs a round of applause and i am sure he will have learnt a valuable lesson. my message to the unknown pilot of the 120 is well done.
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But perhaps you could outline the circumstances and actions that led to this event - it would be useful for novice 120 drivers to be aware of control limitations. Also as this pilot recovered, mentioning the actions he took and the consequences might also be helpful.
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i will never forget a saying which once it was explained to me i have found invaluable in my 120......
when its windy, always turn right ...... to avoid the fright....
hello clubdancer........ were you there ????
when its windy, always turn right ...... to avoid the fright....
hello clubdancer........ were you there ????
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