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Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2019, 10:52
Replies: 31
Views: 9,833
Posted By Studefather

1973 flying Condors, S Yorks Flying Club.

With Jim Watson CFI on my FHT. Demonstrating my super skills on an ‘emergency short field landing’. Low and slow, somewhere up the back of the drag curve and 6 ft above the numbers.
Unfortunately...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2011, 14:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,251
Posted By Studefather

ITV Local News Tonight

Good afternoon all

Calendar and Central News are featuring the DH.2 trip to the Somme this evening. They previewed the feature on last night’s show, and it will be aired at 6:00pm this evening on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2011, 09:07
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By Studefather

Airco D.H.2 to The Somme 11/11/11

Just a quick heads up to point you all in the direction of our recently updated blog on the Lanoe Hawker VC, DSO Memorial, and planned trip to the Somme with Wickenby's replica Airco D.H.2.
If the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 08:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,979
Posted By Studefather

DX Wombat, I'm also looking forward to a...

DX Wombat,

I'm also looking forward to a natter with some of your gentlemen.

Our Chipmunk WD390 will be available for a few local trips and may display along with other aircraft provided by the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2011, 11:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,213
Posted By Studefather

Try to get hold of a small book "Around the World...

Try to get hold of a small book "Around the World at 90 Knots".

Story of 1 failed and 1 successful circumnavigation in successive years by RAF crew in a pair of Chipmunk aircraft with Islander as...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2010, 07:51
Replies: 16
Views: 9,845
Posted By Studefather

If you are wandering down Lincoln pedestrian...

If you are wandering down Lincoln pedestrian precinct, there is a memorial plaque to Flt Lt Barnard at the base of the War Memorial.

Excuse the intrusion, I'm non-mil, but shared formative...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2010, 11:31
Replies: 17
Views: 1,950
Posted By Studefather

I can heartily recommend Wickenby. 20 minutes...

I can heartily recommend Wickenby. 20 minutes N.E. Lincoln.

Very active and friendly flying club members and staff. Self-fly hire, flying training on GA and microlight, tailwheel conversion,...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2010, 12:51
Replies: 26
Views: 9,074
Posted By Studefather

cojones

No problem at all, but we have to limit it within CAA rules of "valuable consideration"!!!
Drop your contact details on PM and we'll set it up.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2010, 10:52
Replies: 26
Views: 9,074
Posted By Studefather

cojones

If you can get yourself along to Wickenby, then the rest can be had at the cost of a large breakfast from our excellent cafe.
I'm around most weekends. Just need to match availability with weather....
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2010, 20:04
Replies: 26
Views: 9,074
Posted By Studefather

No intended thread drift....... Chipmunk...

No intended thread drift.......

Chipmunk WD390 is recorded as transferred from AOTS South Cerney to RFS (Church Fenton) AOTS Jan '67, and remaining there until Allocated MUAS Oct '69. I am...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2009, 19:18
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By Studefather

Wink Excellent advice, Crash One. Got the browny...

Excellent advice, Crash One.
Got the browny points by gardening today and the Chippy is back online tomorrow!

(Apologies for blatant thread creep)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2009, 07:47
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By Studefather

Shadow

SD
Negative on the shadow!
See length of shadows across the carriageway from high trees.

S
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2009, 13:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,767
Posted By Studefather

Viewed on Flash Earth, and admittedly at a...

Viewed on Flash Earth, and admittedly at a different solar angle and therefore time, but I would venture to suggest it's a distortion of the large roadside sign at that location.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2009, 10:40
Replies: 256
Views: 127,228
Posted By Studefather

Chipmunk Manual

Lelolo44,

"TC/250262 Chipmunk T10 Student Pilot Guide" would be the thing you are looking for.

A4 size, light blue soft card covers, and around 20mm thick but quite difficult to find these...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2009, 16:56
Replies: 45
Views: 14,899
Posted By Studefather

Chippy

7 of 9
Thanks for a few more for the album. Any of the DH2 which landed just before us?

S
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2009, 17:22
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By Studefather

Have you ever found yourself just bimbling along...

Have you ever found yourself just bimbling along at 1000' looking at the world beneath, and suddenly struck by the thought "How priviledged I am, to be be able to do this."?.
Make it whatever you...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2009, 03:11
Replies: 33
Views: 2,660
Posted By Studefather

Biggles, The Lion, those A5 sized Commando comic...

Biggles, The Lion, those A5 sized Commando comic books, RAF Manby with Provosts (piston and jet) and Argosys(?). Absolute cruncher - a trip in an Auster from Cleethorpes beach aged 9-ish.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2009, 06:07
Replies: 42
Views: 14,788
Posted By Studefather

Angel Rudder

SSD,

I'll offer transient condition, following a very low pass and just about to enter a steep banked climbing RH turn to make the return pass and being helped round the corner by a little bottom...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2009, 06:57
Replies: 42
Views: 14,788
Posted By Studefather

Angel WD390's Manners

Hamish123

That Chipmunk memory made me smile.

I have to say though, in comparison, WD390 appears somewhat tamed in civilian life these days.
Maybe she learned a trick or two during the 40...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2009, 08:47
Replies: 42
Views: 14,788
Posted By Studefather

WD390 Church Fenton

Spekesoftly,

Herewith the full 9 yards from WD390's movement cards, less time at various MUs and Marshalls, confirming AOTS RFS duties at Church Fenton in the late '60s.

Also some recent...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2009, 07:53
Replies: 60
Views: 20,235
Posted By Studefather

Chippy WD390/68

ACS

PM inbound.

Many thanks for the reply.

S
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2009, 20:25
Replies: 42
Views: 14,788
Posted By Studefather

CCF Late '70s

er340790

Extract below from the movement cards of WD390 covering this period might ring a bell.

I did recently appeal for any old pictures of our a/c, sadly, no joy. If you could add any detail...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2009, 20:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Posted By Studefather

Trev. PM inbound.

Trev. PM inbound.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2009, 14:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Posted By Studefather

Trev, thank you for reminding me of a very...

Trev, thank you for reminding me of a very enjoyable day out.

I arrived in the Chipmunk and it's my silly grin in the back of the T6. After the unfortunate early retirement, we flew around 8 pax...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2009, 13:52
Replies: 60
Views: 20,235
Posted By Studefather

Unashamed thread stealer....

....but since, at last, someone mentioned Chipmunks, anyone have pictures or memories of WD390 which is now Wickenby based?
Still in 9AEF livery and coded 68.

Memory jog extracted from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2009, 10:43
Replies: 60
Views: 8,782
Posted By Studefather

Quoting Blunty "opportunity for your flying...

Quoting Blunty
"opportunity for your flying club to visit an RAF base to better see how we aim to stay safe could be arranged with a little thought"

And on that tack, thanks very much to...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2008, 13:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By Studefather

East Yorkshire

Beverley, Linley Hill, approx 10 miles north of Hull, is a user friendly destination with good sized grass strip. Well equipped clubhouse and snack bar. Licensed for GA training with Hull Aero Club...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2008, 07:40
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By Studefather

Rules of Engagement

I'm sure SSBS won't mind a clarification:-

Wickenby Wings ‘n Wheels Weekend 28th & 29th June 2008

Saturday 28th, 08:00 – 10:00, DAWN PATROL – Rules of Engagement

Nominated Scout Aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2008, 11:21
Replies: 24
Views: 3,178
Posted By Studefather

Visual Cues

Rusty,

Your original post questioned the difference in visual cues when landing on grass vs tarmac.

I have certainly found that, on grass strips, for height reference at the point of flair and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2008, 10:01
Replies: 52
Views: 7,837
Posted By Studefather

Nice Lancaster/Dakota pair and...

Nice Lancaster/Dakota pair and Dakota/Spitfire/Hurricane circuits around Lincoln Cathedral about 10:30.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2008, 09:56
Replies: 62
Views: 11,327
Posted By Studefather

Within a few circuits, you should find that your...

Within a few circuits, you should find that your feet become more "alive" than was required for trike u/c. You will gradually and subconsciously accept less and less deviation from centreline,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2008, 20:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,766
Posted By Studefather

kevmusic, And when you need a break from...

kevmusic,

And when you need a break from totally disused airfields, I can recommend Wickenby for refreshments and 12 Sqdn/626 Sqdn museum in the old control tower, plus a view out over an active...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2007, 11:00
Replies: 41
Views: 5,541
Posted By Studefather

Single seater?? Pawnee??

Single seater?? Pawnee??
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2007, 13:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,033
Posted By Studefather

So it's 'horses for courses' then - you...

So it's 'horses for courses' then

- you shut down an American 4 or 6 with the ICO (because you can)
- you shut down a Gipsy with mag switches (because there is no leaning possible at idle since...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 11:54
Replies: 23
Views: 4,155
Posted By Studefather

From some first principles and a bit of Googled...

From some first principles and a bit of Googled data.

Fuel is burned to overcome Total Drag, of which
Lift Induced Drag is,say, nominally 30% of Total Drag.

So, 30% of fuel burn is...
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