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New Bob sleigh Team In Somerset

Here are pictures of the new Somerset Bob Sleigh Team they are testing the newley designed skids to allow the Spit to taxi in artic conditions.:D

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By: Lion Rock - 31st March 2025 at 15:05

Why tell the ‘elfs?

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By: Newforest - 31st March 2025 at 15:05

No goggles, no safety helmet, where’s ‘elf and safety?:diablo:

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By: low'n'slow - 31st March 2025 at 15:05

My guess is that’s a ‘mirror’ dinghy 😀

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By: mhuxt - 31st March 2025 at 15:05

“Tha’ b’aint a bob-sleigh, George.”

“B’aint a Spitfoire, noither luv.”

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By: The Blue Max - 31st March 2025 at 15:01

And not a High Viz in sight 😮

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By: Arabella-Cox - 31st March 2025 at 15:00

Bob-slay

No brakes either. Just gotta hope the 4×4 doesn’t stop too quick!

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By: brewerjerry - 31st March 2025 at 15:00

Hi All
So thats where all the snow is,
It was supposed to have come here so we can have the 2010 winter olympics in about a month….:rolleyes:
I suppose they can always fit roller blades to the hockey team & skiers…:rolleyes:
cheers
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By: John Aeroclub - 31st March 2025 at 14:58

I would recommend the rudder pintles be checked on every afterflight. 🙂
(or tow from the front end)

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By: Graham Adlam - 31st March 2025 at 14:58

Test results

Skid was found to remain stable on deep snow but became highly unstable on hard packed snow. Considerable blow back was experienced from the bow.
Radio contact was intermittent.
Conclusion safe to use on all MKs of aircraft with less than 3000 BHP and landing and take off speeds below 30 MPH, test subjects were unwilling to test at max take off weight and speed. :diablo:

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