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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2008, 07:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,795
Posted By XR537

Yep, happy to accept that the Canberra's...

Yep, happy to accept that the Canberra's bigger... but, I specifically said "on the circuit"... if a Canny starts flying again, I'll gladly revise the PR.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Dec 2007, 14:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Posted By XR537

Sea Vixen XP924 - Flight Sim launch

For all those who want a chance to fly Foxy... :)
On Friday 14th December, we are holding the launch of SkySim's long-awaited Sea Vixen add-on for Microsoft Flight Sim. This will be held at De...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2007, 10:46
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

The low-flying Gnat picture was Ray 'THE Gnat...

The low-flying Gnat picture was Ray 'THE Gnat man' Hanna showing how to multitask in a Gnat.
1) Showing how it can be flown
2) Cutting the grass from the power of the jet back-blast
3) ...and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Aug 2007, 10:40
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

Pix

Haven't got mine off the camera so far, but here's a couple from Julian's camera and one from Nick Dardani...
http://www.cheaky.com/clients/xr537/IMG0747web.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Aug 2007, 21:07
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

G-NATY airborne and looking good

This afternoon, Brian lifted XR537 on her first test flight and she looking very good. No reported problems, and the large gathering of onlookers at the airfield were treated to her first flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jun 2007, 17:34
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

All I know is that when once asked which he would...

All I know is that when once asked which he would rather have, a Spitfire or a Gnat, he replied "Both, please." :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2007, 19:35
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

Yes, a real pity that 'the' Gnat-man isn't...

Yes, a real pity that 'the' Gnat-man isn't around... however, we stated at the time that the first flight would be dedicated to the great man and we intend to keep it that way. We will also be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2007, 16:49
Replies: 18
Views: 5,118
Posted By XR537

Thumbs up XR537 - Permit to Fly

After many false dawns, and hard work, patience and perseverance, I am delighted to announce that former Red Arrows Gnat XR537 (G-NATY) has been granted its Permit to Fly this afternoon. Our sincere...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2007, 12:12
Replies: 92
Views: 18,762
Posted By XR537

I think Tourist went off looking for 'free'...

I think Tourist went off looking for 'free' Brietlings - that's got to be just about the daftest thing I've heard on here in a long time. :ugh:

The Reds and Blues don't get 'free' anything (let...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 09:05
Replies: 92
Views: 18,762
Posted By XR537

Ewan Whosearmy wrote: I think the...

Ewan Whosearmy wrote:



I think the majority of the great-British ticket-paying public would rather some 'a' display rather than no display.



Then they are doing their job - PR and flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 21:56
Replies: 92
Views: 18,762
Posted By XR537

Nonsense! := Having personally met them on...

Nonsense! :=

Having personally met them on more occasions than I can remember (both on bases/airports and at their own HQs), and having taken many groups of children to meet them (often those...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 20:39
Replies: 92
Views: 18,762
Posted By XR537

Hmmmmm... yeah right!! :rolleyes: I've seen...

Hmmmmm... yeah right!! :rolleyes:
I've seen hundreds of Arrows displays since 1970 and I've seen the Angels, Frecce, Patrouille, and most of the others on more than a dozen occasions each - and,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2006, 19:53
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Seating plan

I didn't personally get involved in the seats part of the project myself... that was up to the engineers. Their joke: "If it's difficult, we do it...if it's the easy bits - like flying - we leave...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Apr 2006, 16:20
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Book her, Danno

Slipper tanks are going on next week, which should extend her range somewhat :)
We'll be making her available to the airshow circuit, so you can but hope that one of the organisers in the North...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2006, 22:19
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Dieting too much

No... not quite a case of too little lunch ;)
We are just getting the rest of the weight and balance sorted. She is one seat short at the moment (not fitted until rest of runway tests are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2006, 17:04
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Thumbs up G-NATY hurtles down two-six @ EGHH

Runway tests, and brake-chute test went fine yesterday :ok:
Have also received official authorisation from the RAF to keep her in her original Reds livery.., so thanks to all at SC who kindly agreed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Mar 2006, 23:31
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Lastest engine test

XR537 (G-NATY) flaming up for her latest engine test. A whiteout snowstorm ensued, but at least the session gave some good feedback for tweaking.
http://www.redarrows.com/images/XR537-28b.gif
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2005, 19:53
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Looking good for 2006

It's looking good for 2006, with the seat cartridges sorted and ready for fitting within the next few weeks. The executive pilot team are keen and eager to get going and once Gnaty's passed her...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Dec 2005, 12:54
Replies: 332
Views: 345,627
Posted By XR537

Unhappy He has put out his hand...

...and finally touched the face of God.

To one man who often slipped the surly bonds in the most dramatic, exciting and peerless manner, you will be sadly missed.

God often appears selfish in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2005, 18:47
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Fan turned over

Fan tests went all okay on Friday - cleared out the dust, soot and spiders. All the lights went out which is a really good sign. :D


Full wet flame test this week, depending on runway...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Sep 2005, 09:41
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Seats, cartridges, and things

The EngO chaps did say that, yes, the seats element of the project had proved (shall we say) a little difficult and were one of the more 'challenging' aspects of the whole refit, and 12-bore...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Sep 2005, 09:16
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Engine tests this week

If you go down to the woods today...

Checking the fuel-up and pressure testing, and we hope to have her fired up today :D

She'll be runway testing for the next week or so. :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2005, 20:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By XR537

How about a duet?

With our own project of getting XR537 back in the air, how about arranging some RAFAT nostalgia flights next year - a Yellowjack and genuine Reds Gnat would surely bring some oomph to the air show...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2005, 08:37
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Paintwork

Yankee is correct.. it was Airtime Aviation, not Aim, who did the respray. I think Gnat-trap assumed it was Aim as it went past their building.

Engine tests are scheduled to be run soon. :ok:
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2005, 19:29
Replies: 43
Views: 7,377
Posted By XR537

Yes, it's me... Red Rolling...now!

Yes, you're all very correct... it is XR537 being restored to flight status, although we have had to carve up her sister 954 to be the donor on several vital parts. It might be possible to get the...
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