Tiger Flying

I had a trip in a B-17 in America last year, very entertaining. As to the others, I’ve never fancied a Tiger Moth, but think the Stearman is a wonderul machine. The Harvard is a good experience too. I’msure whatever you pick you won’t be disappointed.

Thanks all………really getting me thinking. I think I’ll go for Duxford, so I can make a real day of it plus fly from a very historic field.

Just out of curiosity, anyone done any warbird flying outside the UK. Too rich for me but would be interested in your experience.

Thanks again all !
Waco

You could too always peruse the article in June’s FlyPast about warbird operators for some names and addresses

Plug over 😉

I think you will find that the confusion is that G-ACDC is the oldest flying 82a where as SE-ADF is an 82.

But still a Tiger Moth, isn’t it 😉

Waco

Think you’ll find that Delta Aviation still operate from various venues around the country and at the last count they had access to about 8 Tiger Moths.

I have had a go in a Harvard but it was 20 odd years ago and it has since become very expensive. The Warbird Flying Club/Transport Command Ltd at Shoreham are currently offering trial lessons and gift vouchers from £345 with instructor for example.

For what its worth I preferred the Chipmunk anyway.

Wicked Willip :diablo:

The Chipmunk is a lovely little machine but the pilot being in front and the enclosed cockpit stops most of the draughts. I found the Tiger’s rudder very powerful. Very much a case of if you curl you toes you’ve just made a rudder input:) Pitch and roll control are much less responsive than the Chipmunk though.

Well, it is true! There was a special celebration and fly in at Skå-Edeby (ESSE) on the 17 June last year – on the date 75 years, exactly, since Tiger Moth SE-ADF was first registered. See

http://www.sff.n.se/aktuellt_arkiv_2007.htm#Tiger_Moth_firade_75_år_i_Sverige_

Owner is The Royal Swedish Aero Club, the same owner since 1949! SE-ADF, c/n 3113, was built by De Havilland at Stag Lane in May/June 1932.

Here is a pic of SE-ADF taken at the fly in at Visingsö (ESSI) last year: http://www1.airpics.com/showimg.php?imgid=120504

I think you will find that the confusion is that G-ACDC is the oldest flying 82a where as SE-ADF is an 82.

You will have to wait for CDC to return to Headcorn if you want to fly in a Tiger there, couple of weks should do it;)

I did a 30 mins at duxford with delta aviation (classic thingy a/c) but i really enjoyed it. I havent done any other flying in that sense but id go with a tiger moth, and as i did it from duxford i got into the museum for nothing and plus i had the tikes of spits infront of me and behind me.

All great fun. =)
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If the aircraft you flew in was G-ACDJ that is correct.

I’m afraid it was Mike:(

Sorry, my mistake. I knew it was somewhere fairly local but couldn’t remember where. When I flew in her it was a cold day even for Britain in August (felt more like March) but I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

Poor ‘DJ’ actually came down about 2 miles NE of Henley O Thames, spun in seemingly, very sad.

There is a Tiger owner in Sweden who gets weary of repeating that his one is actually the oldest flying, not the oft-quoted G-ACDC. Might be true, someone will know!

Well, it is true! There was a special celebration and fly in at Skå-Edeby (ESSE) on the 17 June last year – on the date 75 years, exactly, since Tiger Moth SE-ADF was first registered. See

http://www.sff.n.se/aktuellt_arkiv_2007.htm#Tiger_Moth_firade_75_år_i_Sverige_

Owner is The Royal Swedish Aero Club, the same owner since 1949! SE-ADF, c/n 3113, was built by De Havilland at Stag Lane in May/June 1932.

Here is a pic of SE-ADF taken at the fly in at Visingsö (ESSI) last year: http://www1.airpics.com/showimg.php?imgid=120504

Yes. Propstrike is right. Two Swedish Tiger Moths SE-ADF and Fv5594, are DH82s (less powerful engine) and a year or so older.

G-ACDC is the oldest operational DH82A, having been delivered in late 1934/early 1935. Well it will be, as soon as ‘The Blue Max’ has finished a stunning restoration job. I know it will be back at Headcorn very soon.

I also understand that G-ACDA is also coming to the end of a lengthy restoration, so CDC’s crown is slipping!

As a few have mentioned, Delta Aviation have the biggest fleet and the best choice of locations. If you’re in Kent, then Tiger Club are a probable, or if you’re over in Gloucestershire, Tiger Airways fly errr. Stampes, a sort of Tiger Moth with garlic breath!

Poor ‘DJ’ actually came down about 2 miles NE of Henley O Thames, spun in seemingly, very sad.

There is a Tiger owner in Sweden who gets weary of repeating that his one is actually the oldest flying, not the oft-quoted G-ACDC. Might be true, someone will know!

I had a delightful 30 minutes of ‘hands on’ Tiger Moth flying at Sywell. It was with Delta Aviation, who may, or may not, still be operating. Unfortunately the Moth I flew is no longer with us apparently:(

If the aircraft you flew in was G-ACDJ that is correct. I flew in her out of Kidlington and she sadly crashed near Reading about 2 weeks later killing both the people on board.
Waco: I haven’t flown out of DX with Classic but as you see above I have flown in a Tiger. All I will say is go for it, you won’t be sorry. I don’t think it matters much where you fly from, the sheer pleasure of flying in an open cockpit biplane is worth every penny. Enjoy your flight.

How would you like to fly this tigger into this strip !!;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0_LzqW_upc&feature=related

cheers baz

You might try the Tiger Club at Headcorn where you might get to fly in G-ACDC which I think is the oldest Tiger flying. Can’t begin to even add up the number of films and adverts this famous aeroplane has appeared in….!

You can have a ride in a Tiger Moth and a Harvard at Loverly Sywell Aerodrome Northampton. With Delta Aviation and Warbird experiances respectivly. Go to www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk and you should find a link to both:)

Willip – I would consider a flight in a Stearman! Last flew in one ten years ago but still sticks in the mind!

Don’t forget the DH Moth club Charity Flying day at RAF Halton (Bucks) in June. Not just Tigers either but Fox, Hornet, Rapide, Dragonfly or whatever, as well as Chipmoths.

Better value than the commercial outfits ( was £65 per trip I think) and all going to Chariddeee….. See more on Moth Club website, and get there early, as it is a popular event.

Last year was a rather squishy, so it is bound to be a scorcher in 2008!

Thanks guys, very interesting comments, especially willip. Has any one flown the F4 simulator in Yorkshire ?

Waco

Think you’ll find that Delta Aviation still operate from various venues around the country and at the last count they had access to about 8 Tiger Moths.

I have had a go in a Harvard but it was 20 odd years ago and it has since become very expensive. The Warbird Flying Club/Transport Command Ltd at Shoreham are currently offering trial lessons and gift vouchers from £345 with instructor for example.

For what its worth I preferred the Chipmunk anyway.

Wicked Willip :diablo: