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Search: Posts Made By: alvin-sfc
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Oct 2009, 16:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By alvin-sfc

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2009, 15:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,293
Posted By alvin-sfc

British Pathe RAF College Cranwell.

Did any of you guys notice the classroom instructor near the beginning of the film, RAF College Cranwell? He"s a dead ringer for a young Anthony Wedgewood Benn.
As I understand it, he was an RAF...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2009, 19:09
Replies: 31
Views: 9,844
Posted By alvin-sfc

As Brian Le comber wrote in Talkdown, "The true...

As Brian Le comber wrote in Talkdown, "The true love of flying, always contains a pinch of fear." Prior to readin those profound words, I thought I was the only one who was nervous and I felt a...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2009, 19:28
Replies: 46
Views: 11,616
Posted By alvin-sfc

To add my two penneth, I see from my ATC log book...

To add my two penneth, I see from my ATC log book that my first ever flight was in a Sedburgh WG 997 on 6/7/69 at Hemswell. Several Chippie AEFs from Newton, a flight in a Herc at Thorney island in...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2009, 19:50
Replies: 21
Views: 2,440
Posted By alvin-sfc

Mine was in a Chipmunk. just after 3 o'clock, Dec...

Mine was in a Chipmunk. just after 3 o'clock, Dec 29th 1977 at Tollerton. Well done Asrian, you are a pilot.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Apr 2009, 19:37
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By alvin-sfc

I started flying in 1977 at The Sherwood Flying...

I started flying in 1977 at The Sherwood Flying Club, Tollerton. They had a scheme called junior wings which was a joint plan to give youngsters their first attempt at going for a ppl. The advert I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2009, 14:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,359
Posted By alvin-sfc

If the engine had been stored in the correct...

If the engine had been stored in the correct environment, would it have fared better, do you think? Would mothballing preserve perfectly?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Apr 2009, 19:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,359
Posted By alvin-sfc

Brand new Packard Merlin ?

I have a hyperthetical question for you experts,out there. If somebody discovered a brand new, zero-houred, Packard built Merlin, complete with custom built toolkit out there, how much do you think...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2009, 22:02
Replies: 42
Views: 14,801
Posted By alvin-sfc

Happy days indeed.Fond memories of Sherwood...

Happy days indeed.Fond memories of Sherwood Flying Club"s Chippie back in the seventies. Great photos at Wickenby.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2009, 15:04
Replies: 28
Views: 8,330
Posted By alvin-sfc

Hi cjboy, I learned to fly in,"Alvin" back in...

Hi cjboy, I learned to fly in,"Alvin" back in 1977 when she was with the Sherwood Flying Club at Tollerton. A couple of years ago I got a letter from a Dutch gentleman called, (wait for it)............
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2009, 11:18
Replies: 28
Views: 8,330
Posted By alvin-sfc

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'm terribly...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'm terribly sorry if you thought the idea was stupid. As it happens, I love the Chipmunk as it is too, it is to me a classic. I'm only sorry that I wasn't born with...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2009, 18:56
Replies: 28
Views: 8,330
Posted By alvin-sfc

Chipmunk retractable undercarriage

As a lover of all things De haviland I want to ask you experts out there; is it possible for a Chippie to have a retractable undercart? I know we have to consider where the wheels would go and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2008, 19:02
Replies: 47
Views: 21,509
Posted By alvin-sfc

Looks like they're doing a good job in NZ Henry...

Looks like they're doing a good job in NZ Henry with their Mossie. Wonder what the total financial outlay amounts to when its returned to airworthyness?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2008, 12:20
Replies: 47
Views: 21,509
Posted By alvin-sfc

Brand new Wellington bomber?

Did anyone see that programme this morning about those guys who built a locomotive from scratch? It cost several million quid to complete. I got to thinking, would it be possible to build a brand...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2008, 19:53
Replies: 46
Views: 9,302
Posted By alvin-sfc

Backscratcher?:rolleyes:

Backscratcher?:rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2008, 17:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By alvin-sfc

Hi flying.man, is your uncle still around or...

Hi flying.man, is your uncle still around or better still does he have an email address?:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2008, 18:51
Replies: 27
Views: 7,181
Posted By alvin-sfc

What I want to know is,...

What I want to know is, ahem..........................how high was he?:rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Oct 2008, 19:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By alvin-sfc

Hear hear.

Hear hear.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2008, 19:01
Replies: 39
Views: 3,183
Posted By alvin-sfc

Congratulations Adam C on your first solo,you...

Congratulations Adam C on your first solo,you will never forget it. Mine was Dec.29th 1977 at Tollerton in a Chipmunk and I can still remember every detail.Wind was smack down the RW,(28)(now 27) and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jun 2008, 11:00
Replies: 353
Views: 203,564
Posted By alvin-sfc

Ahhhh ! The Varsity.My one and only flight in one...

Ahhhh ! The Varsity.My one and only flight in one was as an air cadet on summer camp at Linton upon Ouse 1971.As we flew over York,I got a great view of the minster from the "bomb bay."...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Apr 2008, 18:58
Replies: 36
Views: 8,517
Posted By alvin-sfc

Yes they were.They were used in the Rose...

Yes they were.They were used in the Rose turrets,as opposed to the usual Frazer Nash turrets which had 303 inch caliber guns.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2008, 17:29
Replies: 8
Views: 958
Posted By alvin-sfc

Loitering with intent,perhaps?:rolleyes:

Loitering with intent,perhaps?:rolleyes:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Mar 2008, 19:51
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By alvin-sfc

Hi Motherbird, I just Googled 16 Squadron and I...

Hi Motherbird, I just Googled 16 Squadron and I believe you will find your answers in abundance there.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2008, 18:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By alvin-sfc

Well said Lobo.:ok:

Well said Lobo.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2008, 19:01
Replies: 16
Views: 4,110
Posted By alvin-sfc

I dont think it matters whether Gibson,or his...

I dont think it matters whether Gibson,or his dog, were popular with people. What is important to remember is that Guy Gibson was an incredibly brave man who risked everything for his country in its...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2007, 11:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By alvin-sfc

Derrick Brooks

So sorry to hear of the passing of Derrick.As you said Bob,an avid aviator and happy to help keen but sometimes,frustrated students along the,"rocky road to the ppl." I particularly remember him...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2007, 18:40
Replies: 33
Views: 4,293
Posted By alvin-sfc

Come on then.How many are prepared to admit to...

Come on then.How many are prepared to admit to transmitting a word perfect message only to find you are still on the previous frequency to the one you you should have been on? DOH.:O
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2007, 18:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By alvin-sfc

Thanks guys.:ok:

Thanks guys.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2007, 18:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By alvin-sfc

Rotary wing trim?

While watching a helicopter flying over today,I wondered if they have trim tabs or something similar, and do some have automatic pilot? My flying experience was fixed wing only (obviously) Please...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2007, 19:05
Replies: 47
Views: 5,508
Posted By alvin-sfc

If theres anymore of this nonsense,it will be...

If theres anymore of this nonsense,it will be time for Mr and Mrs Spank to make a short sharp trip to botty land !:=
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2007, 18:36
Replies: 83
Views: 30,620
Posted By alvin-sfc

So what would a typical hourly rate be?

So what would a typical hourly rate be?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Oct 2007, 11:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By alvin-sfc

I'll take them off his hands for a fiver.:)

I'll take them off his hands for a fiver.:)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2007, 19:13
Replies: 18
Views: 2,114
Posted By alvin-sfc

Great pics Batchy,thanks for sharing. Where was...

Great pics Batchy,thanks for sharing. Where was the venue.I recognise the Canadian Lanc amongst the other warbirds.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2007, 18:32
Replies: 42
Views: 7,807
Posted By alvin-sfc

Grrr Sorry. Knickers slowly beginning to unwind as we...

Sorry. Knickers slowly beginning to unwind as we speak.:hmm:http://www.pprune.org/forums/images/icons/umph.gif
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2007, 18:31
Replies: 42
Views: 7,807
Posted By alvin-sfc

I love witty people,the more absurd the better...

I love witty people,the more absurd the better but in my own humble opinion,I find JC a bigheaded git and he just bores me to distraction.I especially,"liked" his comment about light a/c noise...
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