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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jan 2014, 15:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,167
Posted By WaspJunior

Similar to this one? Teachers Aren't Always Right...

Similar to this one? Teachers Aren't Always Right - Cheezburger (http://cheezburger.com/7672459008)
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2013, 19:46
Replies: 3
Views: 939
Posted By WaspJunior

These people looked after my Robin 2100A many...

These people looked after my Robin 2100A many years ago. I was always satisfied with their workmanship, but I can only speak of routine maintenance.

Welcome to Eastern Air Executive Ltd | Aircraft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jan 2013, 15:33
Replies: 300
Views: 762,887
Posted By WaspJunior

You mean I've just wasted £20 on a new spade? :) ...

You mean I've just wasted £20 on a new spade? :)

Lancaster bombers buried at Elsham mystery resurfaces after Spitfires found in Far East | This is Scunthorpe...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2013, 19:07
Replies: 300
Views: 762,887
Posted By WaspJunior

Wasn't there a similar rumour doing the rounds...

Wasn't there a similar rumour doing the rounds about 20 years ago of some Lancaster's being carefully wrapped up and buried in a quarry close to Elsham Wold airfield at the end of the war?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2012, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,590
Posted By WaspJunior

Thumbs up After much googling I'm pretty sure it's a...

After much googling I'm pretty sure it's a Stinson SB-1 too, a 4 seat cabin biplane powered by a 220hp Wright J-5 Whirlwind. First flew January 1926.

HTH.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2012, 11:11
Replies: 16
Views: 6,012
Posted By WaspJunior

BackPacker you are correct, however the aircraft...

BackPacker you are correct, however the aircraft is not a DR400 as it has a tailwheel.
It may be possible to hold the lift up doors on a Jodel or DR250 etc. to allow the bears out?
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2012, 18:56
Replies: 54
Views: 8,863
Posted By WaspJunior

@ Big Pistons Forever, It is probably because it...

@ Big Pistons Forever, It is probably because it is a French assembled one that the differences occur. I can assure you that it has got an O-300 engine. From the register:

Mark:G-BFPH Current Reg....
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2012, 23:20
Replies: 54
Views: 8,863
Posted By WaspJunior

That's weird Ultra long hauler, I owned PH-VHN in...

That's weird Ultra long hauler, I owned PH-VHN in the mid 1980's a while after she came on the British register as G-BFPH. Strange to see her in her true colours, a lovely 172 with a silky smooth...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2011, 21:41
Replies: 81
Views: 14,092
Posted By WaspJunior

Cessna 150, 152, F172K, 172N, F172RG Cutlass II...

Cessna 150, 152, F172K, 172N, F172RG Cutlass II (Superb machine for touring)
Beagle Pup 100 (Lovely)
Beechcraft C23 Sundowner (Very roomy)
Piper PA-28-140, -180, -161, -181
Robin DR400-180,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2011, 21:53
Replies: 196
Views: 35,197
Posted By WaspJunior

Hucknall air display 1965 ish? Pleasure flight in...

Hucknall air display 1965 ish? Pleasure flight in a DC3, me aged about 5 at the time. Queued for ages with my late father in the pouring rain for a 10 minute circuit.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2011, 22:39
Replies: 60
Views: 18,641
Posted By WaspJunior

Totally agree with you vee-tail-1 the ATL could...

Totally agree with you vee-tail-1 the ATL could have been the default club trainer in europe. But in a similar way to TVR cars they were trying to develop about a dozen models at once. They had the...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Apr 2011, 22:16
Replies: 50
Views: 8,322
Posted By WaspJunior

I've followed this thread on and off for a while...

I've followed this thread on and off for a while I was so pleased to hear the good news. As a father blessed with two healthy daughters I just wanted to send Anna-Nicole and her parents best wishes...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2010, 10:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Posted By WaspJunior

Lister, I personally would not fly without a...

Lister, I personally would not fly without a valid medical because of the reasons you outlined, but I'm sure there are those who'll risk it especially in the uncontrolled environment I described...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2010, 21:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Posted By WaspJunior

As Lister Noble says: This will...

As Lister Noble says:



This will happen literally with private owners on their own strip. If their own GP's are no longer allowed to certify them at a professional driver level for the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2010, 22:49
Replies: 46
Views: 11,857
Posted By WaspJunior

I remember flying back from Naples to Gatwick...

I remember flying back from Naples to Gatwick aboard a Dan-Air Comet 4c in October 1975. We had flown out on a Boeing 727 (entering via the back door steps). I was only 15 at the time and the only...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2010, 22:36
Replies: 73
Views: 35,481
Posted By WaspJunior

Smile Superb pictures, I especially love the DH Hornet...

Superb pictures, I especially love the DH Hornet it must be one of the best looking aircraft ever. Strange to think that you can still buy a new Beechcraft Bonanza (straight tail) after all those...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 21:49
Replies: 28
Views: 3,533
Posted By WaspJunior

I was taught crab approaches but found the wing...

I was taught crab approaches but found the wing down method much much easier, as Jan alluded to it's better suited to high wing, single engined aircraft. Better to land with some slight drift than...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 18:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By WaspJunior

The Turbine Grumman/Schweizer Ag-Cats that...

The Turbine Grumman/Schweizer Ag-Cats that Milllers used to operate out of Wickenby have been the only turboprop bi-planes I've seen fly. They're long gone to foreign climes now.
There was an AN2...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2010, 22:13
Replies: 114
Views: 64,139
Posted By WaspJunior

Surely the Antonov An2 must be a contender...

Surely the Antonov An2 must be a contender considering it aint that old. What about some of the Yaks too even the Nanchang CJ-6 looks sleek compared with a '52.

I know they're very capable etc....
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2010, 22:34
Replies: 20
Views: 7,214
Posted By WaspJunior

Smile ^^^ Not in my experience. A delightful touring...

^^^ Not in my experience. A delightful touring aircraft that had its share of problems (eg. paintwork and upholstery was a bit cheap on the early ones but soon rectified) but no dog for sure. Even...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Dec 2009, 21:38
Replies: 27
Views: 9,487
Posted By WaspJunior

I think you might like "North Star Over My...

I think you might like "North Star Over My Shoulder" by Bob Buck
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2009, 22:20
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By WaspJunior

This website has a phone number that might help. ...

This website has a phone number that might help.

Portimão airfield (http://www.pilotfriend.com/World%20airfield%20database/Portugal/Portimao%20n.htm)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2009, 17:44
Replies: 129
Views: 17,513
Posted By WaspJunior

Dear Angry of Cromer

Totally irresponsible, houses should not be built on beaches in Norfolk or anywhere else for that matter!
I've been 'dive bombed' by Cherokees on Holkham beach, seen bi-planes fly up the Glaven...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2009, 11:13
Replies: 37
Views: 21,937
Posted By WaspJunior

I got the plans from M. Colomban many years ago...

I got the plans from M. Colomban many years ago and have no recollection of what I paid although a quick Google suggests the last known price as being €208? I believe you are correct and that plans...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2009, 15:18
Replies: 37
Views: 21,937
Posted By WaspJunior

I bought a set of plans/build licence several...

I bought a set of plans/build licence several years ago, and quickly realised that it was a fairly complex little aircraft with a high component count that had to be built to very exacting standards...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2007, 19:18
Replies: 38
Views: 3,075
Posted By WaspJunior

11 weeks. June-August 1983. C150, 3 different...

11 weeks. June-August 1983. C150, 3 different instructors. Brilliant weather, and I can still remember the first solo grin like it was yesterday.

Good luck, socialsec1 and enjoy your flying :)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2006, 18:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,157
Posted By WaspJunior

Re: Ch701 / Murphy / Tecnam Echo ????

Have you seen the Breezer by Comco Ikarus of Germany? It was displayed at the Sport Aviation Show, NEC Birmingham at end of November. A stunning looking aircraft a bit like a Monsun or Robin Alpha...
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