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21st Mar 2019, 10:14
Replies: 3
Views: 3,081
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Engine (overhaul/repair), section 20 of the Moth...

Engine (overhaul/repair), section 20 of the Moth Service Register, compiled by the de Havilland Moth Club (http://www.dhmothclub.co.uk/msr/20engrepair.htm)

People who can help:
DHSL - de...
5th Apr 2016, 21:38
Replies: 39
Views: 17,451
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Swift WK207 features right at the end of this...

Swift WK207 features right at the end of this delightful film about RAF Cranwell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uD0r0ghKF4

2uD0r0ghKF4

(It's never too late to post, is it?)
8th Oct 2015, 22:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,391
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Do you know the construction number or military...

Do you know the construction number or military reg?

Any photos?

From the stories I have heard, a ground-up restoration can cost you more than three times the cost of a current working...
27th Sep 2015, 15:38
Replies: 43
Views: 24,726
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Hi. I'm the person who created the Gathering of...

Hi. I'm the person who created the Gathering of Chipmunks at Old Warden this year for the 69th Anniversary.

I'm working on two projects for next year's 70th; one at Old Warden in May and the at...
10th May 2013, 14:22
Replies: 63
Views: 8,763
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Where's Rob Weaver when you want him?

Where's Rob Weaver when you want him?
10th May 2013, 13:57
Replies: 63
Views: 8,763
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

I've already been interviewed by Matt Baker :ok:...

I've already been interviewed by Matt Baker :ok: on Countryfile on 17 May 2009, standing beside my Chipmunk at Kemble. I really and truly did not want to be on TV, so I spurted out a diatribe of...
5th Dec 2012, 23:00
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Bingo: May I ask on what occasions you would...

Bingo: May I ask on what occasions you would want to apply the brakes with the power on?

Arm crossing! Please tell me you meant hand-swapping. :}
5th Dec 2012, 12:10
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Hi Arc. On what occasions would you want your...

Hi Arc. On what occasions would you want your hand on both the throttle and the brake simultaneously?
4th Dec 2012, 22:10
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Now, now, gentlemen. I'll only get conceited and...

Now, now, gentlemen. I'll only get conceited and you know I'm only interested in aeroplanes anyway.
3rd Dec 2012, 22:41
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Yay! All I have to do now is work on Shaggy...

Yay!

All I have to do now is work on Shaggy and his lower-case 'd' and the world will be perfect. That'll be much tougher. I'll go get some photos from the original 'de Havilland Gazette' as...
3rd Dec 2012, 22:26
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Thud: You're right. It's flawed! Just as the...

Thud: You're right. It's flawed! Just as the Wright Flyer was and the Model T Ford too. It really doesn't matter that old stuff is flawed. It creates progression.

The de Havilland company...
3rd Dec 2012, 06:55
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Hello Gordon. I couldn't possibly argue with your...

Hello Gordon. I couldn't possibly argue with your father's words of experience. He can rest assured that, with my own particular Chipmunk, I always check that I have full rudder deflection, before I...
2nd Dec 2012, 21:51
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Ah! All is coming clear. That was a good day at...

Ah! All is coming clear. That was a good day at Barton. I remember meeting Shaggy, even though I was unaware of that pseudonym. I don't recall being introduced to any rodents. I'll have to do some...
2nd Dec 2012, 18:08
Replies: 96
Views: 12,494
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

I'm right with Shaggy's views on this. I do have...

I'm right with Shaggy's views on this. I do have a few points to add.

Taxying: You are probably out of limits if you need aileron to taxy in a Chipmunk, but it really does help so you might as...
30th Sep 2012, 12:45
Replies: 99
Views: 25,915
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Hello WIWOC. My top tips: 1) Find the person...

Hello WIWOC. My top tips:

1) Find the person who originally told you there was a possibility they were green and ask them if they can show an example.

2) As your concern is visibility, ensure...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2012, 10:39
Replies: 61
Views: 19,196
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Two questions: 1) How often does flying like...

Two questions:
1) How often does flying like that occur normally without incident, regardless of whether it is good practice or not?

2) Did the turn into the sun affect the pilot's judgement? Is...
3rd Nov 2011, 00:39
Replies: 98
Views: 17,863
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Of my 1000 odd GA VFR hours, 50% are spread out...

Of my 1000 odd GA VFR hours, 50% are spread out over 10 different Chipmunks. I'm right up there with all the Chipmunk obsessives.

I've flown the Tiger Moth, Harvard, Emeraude, Cap10, RV6 etc etc...
16th Apr 2011, 11:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,811
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

I could bore you silly talking about Chipmunk...

I could bore you silly talking about Chipmunk costs. Why don't you come over to Panshanger Aerodrome on Sunday 22nd May for the 65th anniversary of the first Chipmunk flight.

www.chipmunk.aero...
7th Mar 2011, 19:45
Replies: 256
Views: 127,493
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Please excuse me for butting in, but I am sure...

Please excuse me for butting in, but I am sure this will be of interest to you all.

There is to be a Chipmunk Fly In at Panshanger Aerodrome EGLG to mark the 65th anniversary of the first...
28th Oct 2009, 23:38
Replies: 31
Views: 5,451
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Vintech Vintech every time. Based at Little...

Vintech Vintech every time. Based at Little Gransden in Cambs.

Expensive and worth every penny.

They are Gipsy and vintage engine specialists.

Absolutely first-class service.
...
Forum: Questions
4th Oct 2009, 21:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,834
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Minimum Fuel

Actually, there is no real reason to get stressed over this.

What you are discussing really is the definition of the word 'minimum'. Viewed one way, this can sound downright dangerous - no wonder...
27th May 2009, 18:43
Replies: 73
Views: 9,679
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Capot's comment on fuel is probably one of the ...

Capot's comment on fuel is probably one of the most important in this thread. Not the price of fuel now, but the forward price at which the companies buy it is critical to their financial health.
...
24th May 2009, 16:39
Replies: 37
Views: 22,105
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

This is G-SHOG

I found someone brave enough to pose in front of the Cri Cri as a size reference. I'm not sure it was such a good choice of comparison.
...
20th Mar 2009, 23:12
Replies: 23
Views: 4,142
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Posting videos of yourself flying is no more...

Posting videos of yourself flying is no more egotistical than posting your opinions on a forum. :) And it's education, entertaining, inspirational and, even if egotism had been there, it doesn't...
1st Feb 2009, 22:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

You're most welcome. GPS Gosh! - Welcome!...

You're most welcome.

GPS Gosh! - Welcome! (http://www.GPSGosh.com)
1st Feb 2009, 15:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

It works on the 296 as well. There is no...

It works on the 296 as well.

There is no need to delete the waypoint from the list, you can just reset the circle to 0nm. That way you can leave the point in your list for next time you need it.
5th Jan 2009, 19:16
Replies: 28
Views: 8,335
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

May I refer you to the facebook group called "de...

May I refer you to the facebook group called "de Havilland Aircraft".

Login | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=22068568603)

If you can correct your first post in this...
28th Dec 2008, 17:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,536
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

What JEM60 said. What are you going to be...

What JEM60 said.

What are you going to be flying in anyway?
30th Nov 2008, 21:04
Replies: 2
Views: 595
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Count me in.

Count me in.
17th Nov 2008, 11:32
Replies: 121
Views: 27,088
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

I was at the AAIB's hangar this week. If there...

I was at the AAIB's hangar this week. If there is anyone who is unaware of the amazing work that these people do, I cannot recommend enough learning a little bit more about them.

As most of you...
16th Nov 2008, 00:06
Replies: 64
Views: 15,845
Posted By Chipmunk Janie

Thanks for the update Stik. I'm praying like mad...

Thanks for the update Stik. I'm praying like mad for him.
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