Wings and Things

i have to say, i don’t think u missed much out chris, although the practises by each of the ‘heavies’ the night before… well, apart from the 5th harvard scaring me out of my wits in the formation…

The take off distance for the yak is 500-600m, depending on loading, more if chris is in the back (thank M for that one chris) but on that day the take of distance required would have been going up to abuot 650-700., and the 1 in 4 hill on the end doens’t help matters! lol

The corsair and the spitfire where both boooked for the show, but the corsair wasn’t fit for flight, so the spitfire was brought instead…

I did all the pilot’s paperwork for the show so i got the reason why, lol

I concour with the comments posted here, a fantastic show as always, this is my 12th consecutive visit and it just gets better each year.:D

TFC’s Corsair was a no-show & I guess that the Spit V was a substitute.

Yak 11 fan, whar’s the take-off distance for an 11?

Rob’s strip is 830m grass and it was a very hot day and their take-offs looked marginal to me.

Fantastic day, thanks to Rob Davies et al.

Steve

Amazing!

– Yak 11 fan!
I don’t think you missed anything out there, shame i missed you, but i am sure you had your hands full (of aeroplanes!);)

This years show was absolutely stunning! It had everthing for all the family. With the trade stands and miniture railway to entertain the ‘youngens’, to the enormous gathering of classic cars, bikes and military vehicles for the nostalgia to, of course the superbly choreographed and well turned out air display.

Highlights of the day for me were (not in order of preference):
– Aerostars Yak display team, These guys are very, very good. Showcasing a welll practiced and very tight aerobatic display consisting of 4x Yak 50’s and one 52. If you havent seen these yet, you are missing out!
– All three solo aerobatics (Diane Britten, Richard Pickens and Will Curtis) were very good as usual. but one which always astounds me is the Alpine Sukhoi from Gold Air displayed very energetically by Will Curtis. He commentates pretty much throughout his routine whilst undergoing insane amounts of plus and minus G!! This guy is the best of the best!
– Of course the Mustang duo (big B and Janie) were spot on, as per usual. An impeccable display, showing just how good pilots they both are, and what beautiful aircraft they fly. Nothing else needs to be said. You simply cannot explain the rush you get seeing Rob Davies beat up his home strip like he has done so many time before, but only once a year for the public – spine tingling!
– And finally a great surprise to see the Gnat and the Hunter display. Two aircraft which i have not seen for a long while. How was that entry?!….
‘there they arrrrrrr…. roooooooaaaarrrrrr!!!!!’ as they both enter stage left at a high rate of knots! The Hunter pulling into a high G vertical, with immediate water vapour….wooohoo!
The pilot also managed to get his first pass of the solo routine to include that peculiar ‘blue noise’ that seems to sound from the Hunter at a certain speed and rpm. Wonderful!

Other great displays included the T-33, flown very well as usual by AM Cliff Spink, good job sir! Always great to see Mark Linney or yourself put it through its paces so gracefully.
And of course the spritely Turbulent team from Headcorn always please the crowd with their barnstorming, limbo dancing, flour bombs and now balloon bursting!
Pete Kynsey in the TFC spitVb certainly put her through her paces with very a nice solo performance and also accompanied by the RACo Hurricane which put on a smooth classic Hurri’ display!
Alas, there is so much more to mention, i fear i will be typing all night! So i will cease there.

I cannot praise this show enough! It seems to get better every year. I really am getting a taste for these smaller airshows, that are quite a personal affair.
To anyone who has not yet attended… What are you waiting for?!! Write, Wings N Things Woodchurch in your diary for early August 2004 now!
Those who did go, what did you think?

😀 😀 😀 😀

3rd Aug

I wanted to go this year but as it clashes with Shuttleworth it will have to wait.

Welcome to the Forum, Chris

Originally posted by Snapper
And is that where Janie disappeared to?

Not yet

Originally posted by Snapper
Whats that about then?

I might be…Can I take a stepladder?

Wings and Things is an event organised by Rob Davies at his strip in Kent, it’s not just aircraft but other forms of transport (Steam, Classic Cars etc) as well, however there is a flying display.
As for taking a step ladder, I’m sure you can, just be prepared to be blown off it by a Mustang 😀

i will be there!

Hi guys!
This is my first post on this forum, although i have been reading in for a while.
I am a regular at avi8.com normally and recognise a number of people here.

I will be going to woodchurch this year, its such a personal show. Last year was my first visit, having also experienced Old Hay before, i have started to appreciate the smaller shows a lot more.

Janie? whos Janie? 😉 😀 😀 😀

And is that where Janie disappeared to?

Whats that about then?

I might be…Can I take a stepladder?