After a couple of engine runs, the Storch was taxied around to the fuel pumps and had its engine panels fitted. Not easy with one hand on the aircraft, the other on my camera and trying not to slip in the mud and water as we pushed back the aircraft to firmer ground. With the test pilot on board it then went up for a 20 minute flight. The stall test looked impressive because from where we were standing it looked like it was hanging motionless in the air until the nose dropped. With hazy sunshine, not the best lighting conditions.
Congratulations to Peter and his team and for the opportunity to get up close.
Heavy Crop
Brian
By: Archer - 12th March 2009 at 13:25
However, one should note that Brian’s cockpit shot shows the placard that I translate as ‘Sack landings are forbidden’. 😀
Are those the type after which you’re sacked by the chief pilot?:rolleyes:
By: Arabella-Cox - 12th March 2009 at 13:06
Beautiful work.
Ryan
By: JDK - 12th March 2009 at 13:05
No-one is going to fly a Lysander at the minimums these days – if the engine coughs, or you need to change your plan suddenly, the slow change in tail pitch can make it all go v. bad, v. quick.
We won’t see wartime/service performances from that kind of machine again, the risk isn’t worth it. This is one of the bits we often overlook when talking about the benefits and interest of flying aircraft; they are mostly not going to do what they did in service any more, so it’s rather like watching a race-car doing slow laps – interesting, but you’re kidding yourself if you think it’s the full story. Rather like why I’m not particularly interested in seeing the Vulcan. XH558 pre-retirement did a lot more in a display.
The Storch, I don’t know – the tailplane isn’t the same issue, but it would be foolish to waffle at any load at really low speed at really low level. What those figs are would be interesting.
However, one should note that Brian’s cockpit shot shows the placard that I translate as ‘Sack landings are forbidden’. 😀
Just some observations.
By: Arabella-Cox - 12th March 2009 at 12:54
Well done Pete and the team.
Steve
By: David Burke - 12th March 2009 at 12:04
Yes – ex ‘Flyboys’ – I would like to see it up against a Helio Courier!
By: Moggy C - 12th March 2009 at 11:25
Is that not the left-over film prop?
Moggy
By: DavidS - 12th March 2009 at 11:10
Would be interesting to see the Storch fly with the Lizzie – or better see them take off and land together.
Interesting to see the fuselage by the barn….never seen anything over there before.
By: DazDaMan - 12th March 2009 at 09:46
Excellent photos.
By: philip turland - 12th March 2009 at 09:12
well done
looks superb
philip
By: galdri - 11th March 2009 at 17:39
Fantastic news. Congratulations to all involved in the restoration.
Your new toy looks fab HP!:D
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