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Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2019, 12:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,724
Posted By KZ8

I seem to recall that the Beagle Husky has...

I seem to recall that the Beagle Husky has hydraulic toe-brakes. The basis of the Husky fuselage is the Model J/Mk. 5 fuselage frame, suitably reinforced. The Terrier is based on the Mk. 6 fuselage...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2019, 17:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,785
Posted By KZ8

de Havilland Support at Duxford have them in...

de Havilland Support at Duxford have them in stock,
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2019, 22:09
Replies: 22
Views: 11,634
Posted By KZ8

I am not sure that any of the Taylor Titches have...

I am not sure that any of the Taylor Titches have been cleared for aerobatics in the UK, the country of design. Those cleared for F1 races may have been able to demonstrate rolling manoeuvres, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2016, 17:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,400
Posted By KZ8

A splendid man, and a light aircraft and vintage...

A splendid man, and a light aircraft and vintage motorcycle enthusiast as well as the big stuff.

A video of him flying the Shuttlewoth Gladiator below:

https://youtu.be/srui-j6RAO4
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2016, 08:15
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,499,119
Posted By KZ8

There was a BBC documentary film made about...

There was a BBC documentary film made about Judith Chisholm's preperation for her round-the-world flight, 'JUDITH CHISHOLM. ....If the sharks dont get me....' which is available on-line in DVD...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2013, 15:26
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By KZ8

Difficult to advise without more facts. ...

Difficult to advise without more facts.

Have you asked the licensed engineer/LAA inspector/BMAA inspector overseeing the project to advise?

All the best

KZ8
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2013, 07:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By KZ8

I'm pretty sure this Sopwith Triplane project was...

I'm pretty sure this Sopwith Triplane project was purchased by Philip Mann and was completed at Booker by PPS for Patrick Lindsay as G-BHEW.

It went to the USA and was badly damaged in Hurricane...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Nov 2012, 19:20
Replies: 23
Views: 12,144
Posted By KZ8

WT, you're welcome. Amongst other great...

WT, you're welcome.

Amongst other great things, I believe Neville Browning was responsible for negotiating with Albert Reusch for the import of several lovely Bucker Jungmeister aircraft in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Nov 2012, 11:41
Replies: 23
Views: 12,144
Posted By KZ8

Warmtoast's cine-film grabs are of Neville...

Warmtoast's cine-film grabs are of Neville Browning's Zlin G-ASIM.

All the best

KZ8
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Mar 2011, 11:51
Replies: 17
Views: 5,732
Posted By KZ8

Re. G-AXNZ, I have a shot of it somewhere with...

Re. G-AXNZ, I have a shot of it somewhere with Air Pegasus painted across the top wing.

I did not see the wonderful description of its history by FAStoat above prior to posting my identification...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Mar 2011, 12:08
Replies: 17
Views: 5,732
Posted By KZ8

I believe that the Pitts was G-AXNZ, still about...

I believe that the Pitts was G-AXNZ, still about somewhere.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2009, 20:11
Replies: 45
Views: 10,831
Posted By KZ8

hhobit In terms of the legalities of...

hhobit

In terms of the legalities of operating the aircraft, best to talk to SAAC, the homebuilt association in Eire.

In the UK, if factory-built the aircraft would have to be put on a C of A,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2009, 21:28
Replies: 45
Views: 10,831
Posted By KZ8

tp, I think the high-compression piston mod...

tp,

I think the high-compression piston mod was pioneered by Dick Demars/Firewall Forward. If they or another company doing the same mods hold an STC for the change on a Pitts S-2A, then that...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2009, 21:17
Replies: 45
Views: 10,831
Posted By KZ8

One thing is for sure, a Pitts built in...

One thing is for sure, a Pitts built in accordance with the plans (or factory built) is a very well sorted aeroplane indeed. Other homebuilts, where many details are left up to the imagination of the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2009, 22:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,716
Posted By KZ8

Rollason's used to sell plans sets, but not for...

Rollason's used to sell plans sets, but not for many years. I guess the only way to get plans would be via an advert in the LAA magazine. Somebody must have a set tucked away!

Rollason's used to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jul 2009, 19:12
Replies: 380
Views: 232,485
Posted By KZ8

FAStoat, Five films were made featuring the...

FAStoat,

Five films were made featuring the Rothmans team; Man in the Sky largely concentrating on David Perrin's airshow and competition aerobatic flying; Wings in the Sun described a north...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2009, 22:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By KZ8

It's always possible that the long range tank...

It's always possible that the long range tank option that you are after is not a de Havilland modification, and therefore the technical data may not be held by DH Support Ltd.

Browsing through...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2007, 09:40
Replies: 54
Views: 11,863
Posted By KZ8

One chap last year (or was it the year before)...

One chap last year (or was it the year before) was very competitive in a 150-hp two-aileron S-1C Pitts, I think that he won a few standard level competitions. He has now upgraded it with symmetrical...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2007, 07:28
Replies: 144
Views: 31,429
Posted By KZ8

The C172 Manoeuvring Speed is about 104 kts, so...

The C172 Manoeuvring Speed is about 104 kts, so if you apply full aileron above this number, you may/will overstress the wings in torsion.
That, as well as all the other reasons, is why it is a bad...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2007, 22:11
Replies: 31
Views: 6,638
Posted By KZ8

Quite true - my experience of the Cub, for...

Quite true - my experience of the Cub, for example, is that sticking your arms out and flapping can double the power-to-weight ratio......now thats *real* flying..

Sounds fun to me!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2007, 21:46
Replies: 31
Views: 6,638
Posted By KZ8

I have done my BFR with Frank at Northants School...

I have done my BFR with Frank at Northants School of Flying for the past few years in the Pitts and Cub and can recommend him as an excellent instructor for calm learning on the Pitts. Every flight...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2007, 19:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,070
Posted By KZ8

Long live the Mk 11! My favourite landrover...

Long live the Mk 11!
My favourite landrover aeroplane.
Nice to fly in too.
KZ8
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 18:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,720
Posted By KZ8

EASA CS-23 is a design code aimed at the larger...

EASA CS-23 is a design code aimed at the larger light aircraft up to commuter size.

CS-23 also caters for aerobatic aircraft - the lower-weight design codes like JAR VLA or BCAR Section S do not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2007, 19:55
Replies: 20
Views: 3,106
Posted By KZ8

The B242 G-ASTX was destroyed by fire while in...

The B242 G-ASTX was destroyed by fire while in storage at Shoreham Airport.

I believe that the aircraft was located in the dome on the north-side of the airfield at the time.

A great shame, as...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 19:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,153
Posted By KZ8

Perhaps you might contact the PFA and place a...

Perhaps you might contact the PFA and place a classified ad for the engine in Popular Flying. Their website is www.pfa.org.uk, which contains the contact details.

The engine might go rather nicely...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 08:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,153
Posted By KZ8

As far as I am aware, the Sprite was never aimed...

As far as I am aware, the Sprite was never aimed at the Military trainer market.
The design was commisioned by an early editor of Pilot magazine, to be produced as a homebuilt aircraft from plans...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Apr 2006, 04:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,661
Posted By KZ8

kev G-APNT was based at Sunderland for a...

kev

G-APNT was based at Sunderland for a number of years, owned by Les Richardson.

I am sure that someone can provide more details.

Best wishes

KZ8
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Mar 2006, 20:02
Replies: 69
Views: 14,116
Posted By KZ8

In the USA: Jimmy Franklin for pure showmanship...

In the USA:
Jimmy Franklin for pure showmanship
Leo Loudeslager for daring precision

In the UK:
Brian Lecomber in his Stampe.
Peter Phillips in whatever he was flying.
John Harper in the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2006, 08:02
Replies: 26
Views: 2,805
Posted By KZ8

AWN 75 is no longer in existance, but it has been...

AWN 75 is no longer in existance, but it has been replaced by GR No.17 in CAP 747. It is all laid out in there.

KZ8
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2006, 18:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By KZ8

funfly Talk to your licensed engineer or PFA...

funfly

Talk to your licensed engineer or PFA inspector as applicable and ask him/her to show you the pressure relief value on your engine and ask for them to adjust it for you.

According to my...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2005, 20:21
Replies: 7
Views: 3,415
Posted By KZ8

There is also a write-up in 'The Best of Sport...

There is also a write-up in 'The Best of Sport Parachutist 1964-1979', published by the British Parachute Association, including two photos by Mr Eddie McBride. One shows the aircraft dangling...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2005, 19:00
Replies: 60
Views: 8,187
Posted By KZ8

Totally agree with that. Like all the other...

Totally agree with that.

Like all the other contributors I mentioned, Maxi has the ability to put the reader into the cockpit to 'live' the experience.

I remember a wonderful article he wrote...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2005, 21:28
Replies: 40
Views: 5,569
Posted By KZ8

Its probably worth adding that Vdf is usually...

Its probably worth adding that Vdf is usually demonstrated on the aircraft when its new. VNE is set to 0.9 Vdf or less.

But what about when the aeroplane is old? Those small amounts of slop in the...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2005, 08:28
Replies: 60
Views: 8,187
Posted By KZ8

In James Gilbert's ownership, the magazine...

In James Gilbert's ownership, the magazine attracted some really excellent contributors over the years, like Brian Lecomber, Bernard Chabbert, Stephen Wilkinson, Doug Bianchi, Neil Williams, Manx...
Forum: Flight Testing
24th Sep 2005, 20:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,388
Posted By KZ8

Yes, that's what I meant by outside the aircraft....

Yes, that's what I meant by outside the aircraft. Looking relative to the earth surface.

But the inverted aircraft may have a tail up-load relative to the earth surface (same direction as wing...
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