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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2004, 16:31
Replies: 36
Views: 4,471
Posted By Blind lemon

Has any body mentioned a Storch, obviously not...

Has any body mentioned a Storch, obviously not the original but the kit version from the land of OZ.

Good for a 30ft take off roll in a 15knot headwind....apparently

That should do the job
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2004, 17:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,310
Posted By Blind lemon

As Whirlybird has pointed out already it was only...

As Whirlybird has pointed out already it was only intended to be a bit of fun

Flyin'Dutch, I salute your obvious long standing in the world of aviation and hope that you can indulge those who...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2004, 16:49
Replies: 17
Views: 1,310
Posted By Blind lemon

Number of UK Airfields Visited

Apologies if this question has been asked previously.

I am curious to know how many UK airfields and airstrips are
in Ppruners log books.


:D
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2004, 11:58
Replies: 115
Views: 10,575
Posted By Blind lemon

Can you add another 2 to the list please :ok:

Can you add another 2 to the list please

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:37
Replies: 54
Views: 6,299
Posted By Blind lemon

Wellsbourne or Connington get my votes

Wellsbourne or Connington get my votes
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:27
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By Blind lemon

I wouldnt mind it if its going spare, and more...

I wouldnt mind it if its going spare, and more than happy to pay the postage.
:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:19
Replies: 73
Views: 7,280
Posted By Blind lemon

I be hailing from Staffordshire, which may...

I be hailing from Staffordshire, which may possibly be one of the least GA active counties unless anybody knows different.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:05
Replies: 28
Views: 4,899
Posted By Blind lemon

Formationfoto Thanks for the North Denes...

Formationfoto

Thanks for the North Denes info. I shant be going to somewhere where I wont be welcome.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:00
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By Blind lemon

Let me know if its the Southam side of Rugby is...

Let me know if its the Southam side of Rugby is any good to you as a friend has a 600m grass strip locally who I can give a call to.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 13:54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,170
Posted By Blind lemon

By loaded I meant greenbacks. Its the usual MOD...

By loaded I meant greenbacks. Its the usual MOD rates, £7.18 per half metric tonne plus VAT and also £8.50 Casual User Fee for MOD insurance. I suppose this is diddley squat for some flyers.

Dont...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2004, 17:19
Replies: 18
Views: 1,170
Posted By Blind lemon

Theres a few in Shropshire As already...

Theres a few in Shropshire

As already mentioned theres Shifnal but thats usually only used by Microlights and quite short. Next closest is Sherlowe (Grass)followed by Peplow, which used to be...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2004, 17:07
Replies: 28
Views: 4,899
Posted By Blind lemon

This is my East Anglia impressions Great...

This is my East Anglia impressions

Great Massingham - Nothing there
Old Buckenhams - Good airfield and cafe
Beccles - Very Quite
Little Snoring - It was open last summer but very quiet...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2004, 19:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By Blind lemon

I am another who can recomend Griffon. As already...

I am another who can recomend Griffon. As already stated the scenary is impressive but dont expect to take your camera with you. That gets taken from you as you go airside at Paphos for safe keeping....
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2004, 18:45
Replies: 32
Views: 4,629
Posted By Blind lemon

Like youself I am a PPL A flyer and decided to...

Like youself I am a PPL A flyer and decided to buy a cheap weight shift microlight recently to help reduce the finacial burden or so I thought. It was quite a suprise to me what a significant...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2004, 13:29
Replies: 150
Views: 16,644
Posted By Blind lemon

With '40,000 hours' between you I am suprised...

With '40,000 hours' between you I am suprised your blood has boiled over buy now as you must have seen plenty of stuff to get you well and truly riled in that time.

Why not give the bloke a break...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2003, 18:26
Replies: 139
Views: 12,555
Posted By Blind lemon

Good to hear about everybodys trips yesterday. ...

Good to hear about everybodys trips yesterday.

I managed trip to Duxford. When we got there it was a
pleasure to find it was a reduced landing fee including free museum entrance to celebrate the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2003, 22:39
Replies: 28
Views: 7,822
Posted By Blind lemon

Bose-X If that jibe is intended for me, I...

Bose-X

If that jibe is intended for me, I think you will find that the definition of condolence is "Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune". The definition of...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2003, 20:33
Replies: 28
Views: 7,822
Posted By Blind lemon

BRL - Well moderated Sir. I find it most...

BRL - Well moderated Sir.

I find it most perplexing that some people are only concerned with what the registration of the aircraft is. Is this a perverse spotting fixation ?

My condolence are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2003, 20:19
Replies: 61
Views: 6,381
Posted By Blind lemon

In order of preference Any of the large...

In order of preference

Any of the large Russian Ekranoplans, like the KM with 10
engines weighing in at 540 tonnes and capable of 500 kph, or
the A90 Orlyonok.

Any of the large Airships, in...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2003, 00:45
Replies: 139
Views: 12,555
Posted By Blind lemon

Planning a quick trip to Duxford, hopefully...

Planning a quick trip to Duxford, hopefully landing back at base
as near to 15:35 as possible.

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2003, 00:25
Replies: 35
Views: 3,246
Posted By Blind lemon

High Wing Drifter You could try the pub 'The...

High Wing Drifter

You could try the pub 'The Oak' next door. Does good food too , well it used to.

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2003, 00:58
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By Blind lemon

BRL My point was simply that theres...

BRL

My point was simply that theres generally no smoke without fire and think its a shame the originator of this topic removed it.

Maxflyer

I dont disagree with you at all and appreciate...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2003, 20:20
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By Blind lemon

One thing it does clear up is that there is...

One thing it does clear up is that there is obviously something going on at Sywell but we arnt allowed to mention it any more.[B]

:confused:
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2003, 20:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,702
Posted By Blind lemon

I took my partner flying a couple of times when...

I took my partner flying a couple of times when we first met and she has never been since. I have never managed to entice her back in the air as she not only found it quite boring, she was also quesy...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2003, 00:13
Replies: 49
Views: 4,615
Posted By Blind lemon

Its the 'British' Apollo. Let Branson get his...

Its the 'British' Apollo. Let Branson get his mitts on them I say.
They are too good to retire just yet.

:D
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2003, 20:02
Replies: 23
Views: 2,543
Posted By Blind lemon

Flying For Fun Winterhaven is off Highway...

Flying For Fun

Winterhaven is off Highway 92, 45 Miles Southwest of Orlando
and 45 miles East of Tampa. Miami is quite a bit further away

I too can thoroughly recommend Jack Browns. I was...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2003, 20:03
Replies: 55
Views: 11,610
Posted By Blind lemon

Good to see that we have are fair share of NIMBYS...

Good to see that we have are fair share of NIMBYS in the aviation community too.

;)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2003, 20:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,357
Posted By Blind lemon

Romeo Tango Thanks for the advice, sounds...

Romeo Tango

Thanks for the advice, sounds cheap and easy too.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2003, 00:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By Blind lemon

Spiney Norman Dont feel too jinxed. I think...

Spiney Norman

Dont feel too jinxed. I think its par for the course

In addition to N757SW ditched in Gulf of Mexico in 92 mentioned in earlier posting I can add G-BNGD crashed Scotland in 98 and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2003, 21:05
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By Blind lemon

Heard chopper out of Sywell calling up as Big...

Heard chopper out of Sywell calling up as Big Splash One
a couple of weeks back.

Doesnt breed confidence when reporting in over Pitsford

;)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2003, 20:52
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By Blind lemon

WhirlyBird On your theme of once flown...

WhirlyBird

On your theme of once flown aircraft subsequently pranged I was similarly dischuffed to find out the first plane I flew in the USA, N757SW was deliberatly crashed by its pilot whilst...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2003, 00:30
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By Blind lemon

Whirlybird I occasionally flew FZZA from...

Whirlybird

I occasionally flew FZZA from Welshpool. I wondered what happened to it after the split between airfield owner and
flying school. I have never been back since.

It was a real treat...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2003, 20:13
Replies: 31
Views: 4,362
Posted By Blind lemon

DamienB Great photos yet again. Thanks...

DamienB

Great photos yet again.

Thanks for the Cessna formation reprint which I recieved in the post at the weekend. Top quality:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2003, 19:59
Replies: 130
Views: 15,108
Posted By Blind lemon

After visiting the PFA rally this year where...

After visiting the PFA rally this year where aircraft and pedestrians mixed freely without a high viz vest any where to be seen, it does make you wonder how neccessary they are.

Maybe in future we...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2003, 20:22
Replies: 24
Views: 3,711
Posted By Blind lemon

Any body who has a go at BA:E is alright by me. ...

Any body who has a go at BA:E is alright by me.

A later day Freddie Laker:ok: definately the peoples choice;)
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