A work colleague bought a ‘ships compass’ for $5 at a garage sale a couple of months ago, after some research he discovered it was an aircraft compass from a Zero, eaxactly the same as the one in that instrument panel.

Paul

I will put my hand up for an escape pod, don’t think I will get one though. Seriously does anyone have any accurate information on what will be happening to them?

Paul

Hi James and Mark

Both events sound very good and I would like to come, I cannot however make a firm commitment until an actual date is nailed down.

Cheers
Paul

Hello Everyone

This is a photo of my Jag cockpit after I have obtained limited power to it, hopefully I will be able to get a few more things up and running soon. Thanks also to those forum members who have helped me get this far.

Cheers Paul

I would love to see a SR71 roaring down a runway followed by a very low pass under full power.
Paul

Twin Otter 23 said

The automobiles sector raises an interesting point – my father-in-law is in his mid 80s and he’s still producing / repairing parts for the vintage automobile sector, precisely because there aren’t many youngsters who’ve got the skills to produce the parts.

This is just a thought but as people reach retirement age do they have more time to tinker around producing/repairing parts and spending half their time volunteering at the local museum? Being in my thirties I know there is not enough time in the day to go to work, spend time with the kids, serve part time in the military, do work around the house, relax, visit family and friends, work on my own project and lastly sleep. In 40 years from now I imagine my personal situation will be different.

As for skills being lost, if you are in any way mechanically minded and have access to AP’s, pams or whatever nothing should be too hard.

Paul