Hello Eddie,

I think that P7350 lost her bullet holes about 2 years ago when the last of the original skin was replaced.

Lets start with a picture!!!

So, to answer the question… My love of Austers started once I’d got my PPL and was looking to convince my father and friend that owning an aircraft was the way to go… But our brief was strict… Had had to be affordable… And it had to be ex military! What else is there other than the Auster?!!! No, of course there are other options, but after Richard Webber and the late Al Mathie took my friend and I in an Auster we were hooked!

They really are great aircraft. They can get in and out of anywhere, are simple to maintain yet need some skill to fly nicely – And a bit more skill to land nicely!

They’re also very affordable compared to other aircraft out there.

They’re not everyones cup of tea… Too slow for many… too old for many… But I love that these simple little aircraft played a major part in the war. I think the pilots who flew them were extremely brave.

I said on one of the other threads, about the negative response to me taking the Aircraft to shows such as Waddington, but I’m always amazed at the response we get when we’re there… So many people had their first flight in an Auster (Normally from Skegness!) – And they love to come and tell us about it!!!

I’m privileged that 927 lives at RAF Scampton.. Home of the Red Arrows – Another photo? OK!!!!

Rocketeer,

I have his number. I cant give it to you, but I can call him for you if it helps? If you PM me your number then I could pass it on. Or I can ask Barry if he’s happy for me to give you his number.

As for the Aircraft I will be bringing it is a bit too modern and needed else where.

Good answer!!!

I’m afraid I dont buy into this ‘what are you bringing’ theory… The punters who go to these shows bring the most important part of the show… The money! Without money, there will be no show, and without interesting exhibits, there will be no punters. You need all parts of the puzzle to make an airshow.

Legends will still be a great show, especialy if pistons are your thing. But I have to agree with rafmatt…. This year doesn’t look extra special compared with whats been seen perviously.

Personally, I’ll be at Waddington this year…

Est123,

I’m sorry but I dont have sufficient knowledge of the TSA to comment on your survey, but welcome to the forum anyway! Hope you stick around, despite people telling others to ignore your survey. Thats hardly a nice way to welcome a new (and presumable young) member to the forum.

Sycamore Aviation, Durham Tees Valley.

Exactly… And we all know there are a lotmore aircraft breakers around the country than Sycamore Aviation….

So those who talk of gold plating the rules etc (sorry to single you out Peter) are very much misinformed.

I’m not sure I see the problem here. You turn up after the park is closed to entry and expect to be let in? The bloke might need to get off , catch the last bus or whatever. Soemtimes it is worth trying to see things from the other side……

Thats very true Arthur, but it sounds like the guy Culpano dealt lacked some basic manners.