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Forum: Private Flying

29th Oct 2007, 09:01

Replies: 13

Bulldog

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Posted By ACL

LowNSlow, I think that with an FI of only...

LowNSlow,

I think that with an FI of only 103 this is one of the 'younger' (in fatigue life terms) Bulldogs around. The purchase decision depends on your anticipated usage profile, so here's an...

Forum: Private Flying

5th May 2007, 22:35

Replies: 14

Aerobatic aircraft for hire

Views: 4,338

Posted By ACL

This one is at Enstone Flying Club for aerobatics...

This one is at Enstone Flying Club for aerobatics and tail dragger training...
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/ACL_2006/ChipmunkA2A7.jpg

Forum: Private Flying

13th Feb 2007, 00:20

Replies: 29

Tail dragging then aeros

Views: 2,999

Posted By ACL

You don't have to go far from Oxford for...

You don't have to go far from Oxford for taildragger and aeros training. Enstone Flying Club are operating a Chipmunk with ex-RAF instructor for exactly your needs. I'm coming up to my first...

Forum: Private Flying

9th Sep 2006, 18:02

Replies: 3

Chippy Share Advice

Views: 997

Posted By ACL

There are a large number of "TNS"s on the...

There are a large number of "TNS"s on the Chipmunk - Technical News Sheets, detailing mandatory and advisory modifications and checks. Have a really good look at the log books an make sure they are...

Forum: Private Flying

29th Aug 2006, 12:35

Replies: 3

Chipmunk trainning and self fly hire

Views: 958

Posted By ACL

Allbeit in the NE corner of the South West, this...

Allbeit in the NE corner of the South West, this one is just about to go on-line at Enstone for tailwheel conversion:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/ACL_2006/G-HDAE_8.jpg
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Forum: Private Flying

17th Aug 2006, 20:28

Replies: 62

Flying a Chipmunk

Views: 13,030

Posted By ACL

I'd steer clear of expensive flight gear, as it...

I'd steer clear of expensive flight gear, as it is definitely going to get dirty during the post-flight clean up. I use an old RAF flying suit - zip pockets, sleeve pen holders and calf map pockets...

Forum: Private Flying

14th Aug 2006, 21:20

Replies: 62

Flying a Chipmunk

Views: 13,030

Posted By ACL

I recently converted on to the Chipmunk - first...

I recently converted on to the Chipmunk - first attempt at taxying and I was wondering what on earth I was letting myself in for, but six hours later was signed off and solo. Like riding a bike after...

Forum: Private Flying

25th Jun 2006, 22:22

Replies: 34

Bulldog

Views: 6,114

Posted By ACL

Interestingly, the hours life on Bulldogs not...

Interestingly, the hours life on Bulldogs not fitted with a fatigue meter must be based on worst case usage, as typical ex-RAF ones will have 8,000 to 9,000 hours, at 90 to 95% fatigue life. Straight...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Jun 2006, 21:26

Replies: 34

Bulldog

Views: 6,114

Posted By ACL

My own Bulldog experience reveals that you get a...

My own Bulldog experience reveals that you get a lot of aircraft for the money, with maintenance costs comparable with any other 200HP injected Lycoming engine aircraft. Spares don't seem to be a...

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