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Forum: Private Flying

5th Aug 2017, 02:05

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

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Posted By Captain Lockheed

Any Updates?

I've only just learned about this, and read the thread.

I've had a bit of interaction with Colin Hales over the years, and he is every thing I always thought being English was all supposed to be...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2009, 01:01

Replies: 42

The cost of owning a VP1?

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Posted By Captain Lockheed

Response to Daifly's posting, plus a bit more information.

It's an interesting paradox that an aeroplane so often described as a "deathtrap" seems to actually kill or injure less of it's pilots than many of the more "socially acceptable" aeroplanes.

When...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Mar 2009, 03:03

Replies: 42

The cost of owning a VP1?

Views: 9,812

Posted By Captain Lockheed

Evans Volksplane, my comedy of errors.

I bought a Volksplane, and it's so far proved to be the most costly flying I have ever done. I made the mistake of not knowing anything about engines, and mine turned out to be in need of overhaul....

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