thought i’d add a couple

wop p-51

Nice pictures….wonder if there is a G-SUSY scheme available?

Martin

I recently bought the Carpena decal sheet which covers 20 T-6/Harvards from different countries. T J

I’ve got one of those kicking around somewhere, but the moment my aim (sad I know) is to build replicas of the ten Harvards that I’ve been lucky enough to have placed my backside into over the last 19 years or so. After that its whatever takes my fancy and with so many variations and themes, I know I wont run out of ideas….although it might be a case of running out of shelf space!!

Martin

I was and still am a beta tester for a FS2004 Harvard that when released will be payware. Although my time on the real thing is rather limited (35 hours and all from the back seat), I found that it was extremely difficult to get the aircraft trimmed out at the correct settings ie prop, engine and manifold pressures etc. The flight model was tweaked on a number of occasions and only once through some 80 hours of test flying could I get the Harvard to trim out properly.

This as in previous comments above, is the problem that we all have with the software, trimming is far from ideal and no where as easy as the real thing.

I’ve decided not to upgrade to FSX as am happy with what I’ve got and if I’m to spend anything in the future it will be on the real thing and not on the simulator.

Best wishes,

Martin

Well I’m off first thing in the morning (to beat the holiday traffic) to a shop further down west, where they have a number of Chipmunks on the shelf. I know I might be being a little too keen, but rather get them now, then wait for someone (hopefully) to bring the kit out again.

Martin

Sat in the rear seat of Auster 9 G-BDFH on Saturday on the way back from Henstridge to Eggesford and whilst munching away on my Sandwiches, noticed a shadow running in the opposite direction moving very fast along the ground. Not knowing what it was and couldnt see a thing, turned out to be the Sea Fury on its way back from Plymouth for its second pass at Henstridge. Passed straight over the top of us. Pure Magic!!

Martin

The weather wasnt that good at Henstridge, with quite a strong cross wind. Think that may have put off a lot of people. It wasnt that pleasant when we left Eggesford and only after passing Exeter did things improve.

Seeing that photo of me in the 9, reminds me that I should get my hair cut!! 🙂

Best wishes,

Martin

Well….thats mostly green with some rather dark stains that I just dont really want to talk about.

Seriously mode of transport should be an Auster of some description or the Broussard. Just had a look at the forecast (which keeps changing all the time) and well, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Remember its the August Bank Holiday and I cant remember a good one!!

See you tomorrow (hopefully)

Martin