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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2014, 19:05
Replies: 38
Views: 7,255
Posted By Cricket23

out of interest (maybe) I used to work with...

out of interest (maybe) I used to work with someone who was on that flight. The person had a very 'devil may care' attitude and didn't get stressed too much. Over a few beers one day he said that he...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2013, 22:27
Replies: 68
Views: 29,118
Posted By Cricket23

Thanks to the OP for putting this link up. Really...

Thanks to the OP for putting this link up. Really good viewing!:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2013, 21:07
Replies: 24
Views: 6,572
Posted By Cricket23

I agree Jollyrog has a good plan. Just to...

I agree Jollyrog has a good plan.

Just to add, just past Dover is the BoB memorial, always a good sight from the air, then turn north to Bodiam castle, and on the way have a look at the royal...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2012, 21:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Posted By Cricket23

Gnat or Hunter Forced Landing in Addington late 1950's

Hi All,

I was chatting to my brother yesterday and he says that in the late 50's either a Gnat or a Hunter had a 'flame out' at the Biggin Hill airshow and force landed on the main road in...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2012, 19:51
Replies: 86
Views: 22,216
Posted By Cricket23

....when you tell people on the phone to...

....when you tell people on the phone to 'Standby'.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2012, 12:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,166
Posted By Cricket23

I'd certainly agree with 'Airgirl' - go for...

I'd certainly agree with 'Airgirl' - go for career instructors. Not only will you benefit from not chopping and changing instructors, but also you will benefit from the experience they have from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2012, 10:15
Replies: 0
Views: 1,739
Posted By Cricket23

Mosquito: Munich Reim Raid - 25 April 1945 (account)

Inspired by one of the other threads, I thought I'd post this. It's been lurking in my attic for 35 years! You'll also see why my 'handle' is what it is.


Munich Reim Raid - 25 April 1945
The...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2012, 12:12
Replies: 25
Views: 4,006
Posted By Cricket23

Hi I flew to Caen a couple of years ago. ...

Hi I flew to Caen a couple of years ago.

It's a great place to explore from. We flew up and down the 'D' Day coastline, over Pegasus bridge, near'ish to the US cemetary over the town where the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2011, 12:06
Replies: 60
Views: 8,750
Posted By Cricket23

I'm doing my IMC now and it's been really good....

I'm doing my IMC now and it's been really good. Certainly sharpening up my flying skills and has added some purpose to the flying - over and above the £100 burger.

I'd recommend it. As per Joe's...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2011, 16:33
Replies: 28
Views: 3,241
Posted By Cricket23

I'd recommend Redhill over Biggin to learn at. If...

I'd recommend Redhill over Biggin to learn at. If you're paying for a lesson, you want to be flying - at Biggin you could end at waiting at the hold whilst they deal with other traffic. It's a busy...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2011, 07:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By Cricket23

Hi, The control tower and some of the...

Hi,

The control tower and some of the buildings have been restored - info here:Helton's Hellcats 493rd BG(H) Debach (http://www.493bgdebach.co.uk/index.php)

To fund this they hold a number of...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2011, 18:49
Replies: 26
Views: 12,174
Posted By Cricket23

Another vote for Cubair

Another vote for Cubair
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2011, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By Cricket23

Hi, The inside front cover says PR3 and T4. ...

Hi,

The inside front cover says PR3 and T4.

.........each page also says 'restricted'!

C23
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2011, 18:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By Cricket23

Canberra Lecture Precis (from 1961) ie how to fly a Canberra

Hi all,

Many years ago I was given the above, and in clearing out my loft I have refound it.

It was issued to a Flt LT P Reynolds in December 1961 by 231 OCU.

If anybody wants it, then...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2011, 07:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By Cricket23

Hi, I don't know anything about Tropair, but...

Hi,

I don't know anything about Tropair, but can confirm that Cubair is a friendly place. (I did my training with them & our Slingsby uses their facilities)

The aeroplanes are well maintained,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2010, 09:00
Replies: 154
Views: 19,317
Posted By Cricket23

When I was in the ATC, I was 'adopted' by a...

When I was in the ATC, I was 'adopted' by a really nice ex RAF officer by the name of Bill Goody. He was a great character, who had a real love for flying and a passion for helping out kids. He was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Mar 2010, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,599
Posted By Cricket23

Sorry, can't resist, but as toilets were new to...

Sorry, can't resist, but as toilets were new to aviation back then, maybe he thought it was an outside privey:} I know, hat coat, scarf, door.

C23
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Mar 2010, 20:53
Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By Cricket23

Hi 310psi, When I click on the link at the...

Hi 310psi,

When I click on the link at the top of your post it takes me to Prayer Requests & Testimonies - Lightnings Ministries International (http://www.lightnings.org) :}

Cheers, and all the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2010, 08:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,960
Posted By Cricket23

Churchill Funeral Flypast

Hi,

I've just found out that a colleague of mine's Dad took part in Churchill's funeral flypast (1 of the Lightnings). Does anybody have a link to this pls?

I've had a search in the usual...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2010, 21:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,208
Posted By Cricket23

Heathrow Airport. re your question to me, it's as...

Heathrow Airport. re your question to me, it's as Cessnapete says, except as I was taking off from Redhill we communicated initally with them who obtained the Gatwick clearance for us.

Regards,
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2010, 18:12
Replies: 17
Views: 2,208
Posted By Cricket23

Hi, Zone transits are possible for Gatwick....

Hi,

Zone transits are possible for Gatwick. In fact I got one this morning. You obviously stand more chance if the place is a bit quiet.

Regards,

C23.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2009, 21:45
Replies: 109
Views: 15,775
Posted By Cricket23

Remember the 'Carling Black Label' advert...

Remember the 'Carling Black Label' advert featuring the 'Dambusters'

Have a look here -> YouTube - Dambusters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKHc-U2FNHk)


I also like the line from 633...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jul 2009, 18:59
Replies: 3,441
Views: 720,051
Posted By Cricket23

I am tempted to repeat my post after they missed...

I am tempted to repeat my post after they missed Biggin last Sunday, but that I don't want to appear smug.

The people running the Vulcan project (or should that be VulCON?) must be become more...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jun 2009, 22:03
Replies: 3,441
Views: 720,051
Posted By Cricket23

I was at Biggin today (Sunday) but unfortunately,...

I was at Biggin today (Sunday) but unfortunately, '558 did not appear as she had gone tech. Does anyone know what the problem was?

Without wishing to appear controversial, she will have to remain...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2009, 22:05
Replies: 53
Views: 11,074
Posted By Cricket23

Does anybody know roughly what time 558 will be...

Does anybody know roughly what time 558 will be displaying at Biggin this coming weekend? I can't make the first hour of the show and it would be a shame to miss her.

Thanks in advance.

C23
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2009, 09:58
Replies: 20
Views: 6,504
Posted By Cricket23

I use NotamPlot. It's free! C23

I use NotamPlot. It's free!

C23
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2009, 21:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,032
Posted By Cricket23

One of our group members is selling their share...

One of our group members is selling their share in our Slingsby Firefly. It's based at Redhill, and advertised on the 'other channel'.

Here's the link: FLYER AirPortal • View topic - T67M Mk...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2009, 20:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,701
Posted By Cricket23

Pros and cons as you say. If you split it, the...

Pros and cons as you say. If you split it, the gap could be quite large coz of the weather, your availability and the examiners etc. Will you go 'off the boil' in the intervening period. Even if you...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2009, 22:03
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By Cricket23

Trip to Normandy - Advice & Ideas Please

I've done a search on this but can't seem to find many details.

I'm planning a trip to Normandy (VFR) to over-fly the D-day beaches, do a day tour of the essential sights, have a couple of nice...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2009, 22:50
Replies: 126
Views: 13,655
Posted By Cricket23

Interesting debate going on here. It would also...

Interesting debate going on here. It would also be interesting to hear from anybody who has actually had an EFATO and what they did, how long it took them to react etc. However, I guess they would...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2009, 20:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,086
Posted By Cricket23

see they only avoided the cow, but applying a...

see they only avoided the cow, but applying a serious amount of lef 'udder!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2009, 21:34
Replies: 62
Views: 5,200
Posted By Cricket23

Thanks folks, there are some great replies on...

Thanks folks, there are some great replies on here, and a whole wide range from simply keeping jobs, to flying outside loops, embarking on new careers, but above all having fun.

Perhaps people...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2009, 11:39
Replies: 64
Views: 9,061
Posted By Cricket23

Also - 1) taxi at walking pace. There isn't...

Also -

1) taxi at walking pace. There isn't much clearance between the prop and the ground, and as the ground will be rougher than tarmac the aircraft will be more liable to oscillations, so take...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2009, 11:26
Replies: 28
Views: 4,910
Posted By Cricket23

...and as far as keeping it cheap once you've got...

...and as far as keeping it cheap once you've got your PPL, then strip flying (as opposed to flying when stripped! :E) in a permit to fly jobbie, is probably the cheapest.

Cheers,

C23
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2008, 19:21
Replies: 62
Views: 5,200
Posted By Cricket23

Hi BRL, yes I'll be going from Redhill, and sure...

Hi BRL, yes I'll be going from Redhill, and sure I'll be happy to take you. I'll give you a shout. Not sure when it'll be yet.

Everybody else - good stuff, keep it coming.

C23
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