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Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2016, 14:16
Replies: 27
Views: 5,065
Posted By JimCrawford

Possibly a unique reversal to the theme of this...

Possibly a unique reversal to the theme of this thread:

The gas struts in the undercarriage mechanism of an LS4 are Miele washing machine parts. The quoted Meile price was 10% more expensive than...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2016, 16:56
Replies: 201
Views: 35,372
Posted By JimCrawford

Many moons ago when my workplace was on the north...

Many moons ago when my workplace was on the north side at Farnborough it was pretty well under the display line for the airshow. So I had the joy of popping up onto the roof to watch the displays...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2015, 22:43
Replies: 51
Views: 15,860
Posted By JimCrawford

from TrimStab; "I discovered recently on...

from TrimStab;

"I discovered recently on looking at the Canberra at the Solway Museum at Carlisle airport that the leading edge of the fin is wooden. This was apparently so that it could be more...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2013, 21:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,527
Posted By JimCrawford

A Gadringer 4 point harness (certified -form 1...

A Gadringer 4 point harness (certified -form 1 job) will set you back the best part of £400 so 2 inertia reel lapstraps (is that what's meant by retractable?) fitted for £600 doesn't seem too...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2013, 22:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,086
Posted By JimCrawford

Of course you will have checked your notams won't...

Of course you will have checked your notams won't you? The atmospheric research aircraft quite often does a low level 'round the coast' run and it could ruin your whole day to find a 146 coming the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2013, 22:12
Replies: 39
Views: 5,899
Posted By JimCrawford

What ratio glider/glider to glider/ga? would be...

What ratio glider/glider to glider/ga? would be interesting

Jim
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2013, 20:03
Replies: 39
Views: 5,899
Posted By JimCrawford

Ahh yes, the dreaded UHMRA [Upper Heyford...

Ahh yes, the dreaded UHMRA [Upper Heyford Mandatory Radio Area] the cause of much amusement for glider pilots. For some reason Uncle Sam wanted a big chunk of airspace to protect his F111s against...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2013, 19:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,405
Posted By JimCrawford

I had a share in a syndicate Pup (100 hp) for...

I had a share in a syndicate Pup (100 hp) for several years and found it a complete delight to fly. It would have been near perfect if they hadn't gone for the silly 'car doors' and had given it a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2013, 21:37
Replies: 35
Views: 5,871
Posted By JimCrawford

Nip up the M40 to Windrushers Gliding Club at the...

Nip up the M40 to Windrushers Gliding Club at the Bicester Gliding Centre.
www.windrushers.org.uk (http://www.windrushers.org.uk)

Jim
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2012, 13:12
Replies: 17
Views: 8,299
Posted By JimCrawford

Shirley if you want to degauss a whole airframe...

Shirley if you want to degauss a whole airframe then you must remove all instrumentation that uses any sort of magnetic sensor or driver - and in particular the compass - otherwise you'll...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2011, 22:14
Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
Posted By JimCrawford

not a ppl but "the magic of being in the skys. " ...

not a ppl but "the magic of being in the skys. "

Windrushers Gliding Club
Bicester Gliding Centre
Bicester Airfield
Skimmingdish Lane
Bicester

Jim
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2011, 14:03
Replies: 23
Views: 8,749
Posted By JimCrawford

No question: Brompton. Quality machine, good to...

No question: Brompton. Quality machine, good to ride, robust and comfortable. One fits behind the seat in a Pup, or did until it was crashed - the Pup not the Brompton unfortunately. Get the kevlar...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2011, 22:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By JimCrawford

I would agree that Soar Minden is well worth a...

I would agree that Soar Minden is well worth a look, check their website. I've had some wonderful flights there; diamond height in wave and a 500k attempt that ended with a landout at a desert strip...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2011, 11:01
Replies: 8
Views: 3,699
Posted By JimCrawford

You pays your money and takes your choice "oldest...

You pays your money and takes your choice "oldest flying motor glider":

The Scud 111 (1935) is certainly airworthy and in beautiful condition, I had a very interesting chat with the owner at a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2011, 21:43
Replies: 8
Views: 3,699
Posted By JimCrawford

Scud 111 auxiliary, 1935 and still flying! ...

Scud 111 auxiliary, 1935 and still flying!

Jim
Forum: Flight Testing
2nd Jul 2010, 14:23
Replies: 28
Views: 8,071
Posted By JimCrawford

To clarify an earlier point: When Snoopy (C130...

To clarify an earlier point: When Snoopy (C130 XV208) of the Met Research Flight lived at Farnborough there was indeed a dedicated military crew, not TP. I believe it was regarded by some Herc crew...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2010, 17:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,950
Posted By JimCrawford

Perranporth has a smashing little campsite right...

Perranporth has a smashing little campsite right on the perimeter fence, if that is of interest. The cliff walk into town for a day out is recommended and, after a hearty dinner - possibly involving...
Forum: Flight Testing
17th Jun 2010, 17:29
Replies: 18
Views: 14,164
Posted By JimCrawford

The original post was concerned with...

The original post was concerned with accelerations during taxying. I've recorded some measurements using a GCDC device, mentioned earlier, with a sample rate of 200hz just to try and get a handle on...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2010, 13:43
Replies: 18
Views: 5,681
Posted By JimCrawford

And, if it had been the tug, and I was the pilot...

And, if it had been the tug, and I was the pilot of the tug, I would be very happy indeed to see seven fire engines turn up!
Good show for the emergency services :D
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,719
Posted By JimCrawford

facts please

Bigpants,

>>>"Nice to hear that the RJ is well equipped but where was it today? How many flying hours? Where did it go? Who else is flying and gathering data?"

Tucked up in its hangar at...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th May 2010, 11:39
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,591,719
Posted By JimCrawford

FAAM flying programme

To reassure Bigpants;

>>>"Were it still with us it would be an ideal platform for measuring ash concentrations and could contribute real data in support of predictions."

The BAe 146-301...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2010, 15:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By JimCrawford

Take out insurance if you are going to rent out...

Take out insurance if you are going to rent out as PIC, which sounds like your intention. Check the exact situation if you are going to fly with an instructor. The consequences of flying without...
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