dark light

Mike J

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 15 posts - 376 through 390 (of 3,162 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • in reply to: Duxford- 'The Naughty Field' #887642
    Mike J
    Participant

    The same place they view sold out, all-ticket concerts, football matches, theatre performances, etc, presumably.

    Mike J
    Participant

    ….or Shoreham in 2015, when the crowd were kept informed about the temporary site lockdown and exit arrangements.

    in reply to: New To The UK register #887916
    Mike J
    Participant

    I think there is a difference here HHA work is close to the RAF/MoD possibly similar to FRA, not airshow a/c

    Jack,

    The MB Meteors are not ‘airshow a/c’ either.

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #887967
    Mike J
    Participant

    Has MT818 flown yet?

    Edit – you beat me to it Mark!

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #887979
    Mike J
    Participant

    No, it looks more as though the trailing edge dug in and the rear spar attach failed. The wing certainly appears to have failed from this direction, as the rear fillet is still in place on the fuselage.

    I’m sure we’d see more damage if it failed from the front. Those Spitfire leading edges are very fragile and easily damaged, even by a set of cricket stumps! 😉

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #887988
    Mike J
    Participant

    It does rather look as though it was ripped off from the rear, possibly as the aircraft was spun around on the ground and slid backwards?

    in reply to: New To The UK register #888712
    Mike J
    Participant

    A move they might well end up regretting, depending how much the CAA clamp down on vintage jet operations in the coming months. I’m willing to bet that Hawker Hunter Aviation are extremely happy that they’re operating their aircraft under MAA jurisdiction at the moment.

    in reply to: Duxford- 'The Naughty Field' #888847
    Mike J
    Participant

    I’m fairly sure that Legends still accepts visiting aircraft, it was certainly the case this year.

    in reply to: Biggin Hill 75 #889194
    Mike J
    Participant

    It’s not the engine, the lower cowl contains a bigger oil tank which, in conjunction with additional fuel tanks in the wings (in place of guns and ammunition), allowed the unarmed PR Spitfires to fly longer-range missions compared with the fighter variants.

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #889246
    Mike J
    Participant

    If you started the repair tomorrow, with the right crew…..

    ….and instant access to jigs, which may well be the determining factor for the length of time required for the repair. Not to mention the overhaul time needed for the engine (assuming an available replacement is not to be fitted.)

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #889375
    Mike J
    Participant

    …both Spits will be up and flying next season I am sure.

    :highly_amused::highly_amused::highly_amused:

    in reply to: Biggin Hill 75 #889377
    Mike J
    Participant

    Elliott Marsh has produced an excellent report on the event for Global Aviation Resource, with input from a number of participating pilots

    http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2015/09/08/battle-of-britain-75-pt-13-biggin-hills-hardest-day-commemoration-180815/

    in reply to: OLD WARDEN 2015 #890038
    Mike J
    Participant

    Why would it be quieter without the Vulcan if the show is an all-ticket event, sold out well in advance?

    in reply to: Two Seat Spitfire off airport Landing #890408
    Mike J
    Participant

    I feel sympathy for the owners, they must think we’re still fighting the Battle of Britain. Every time they send an aeroplane over here, it ends up in a cornfield. 🙁

    in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #890523
    Mike J
    Participant

    Yes you will. However you would be forgiven if you made the same claim about the lovely Jungmann!

Viewing 15 posts - 376 through 390 (of 3,162 total)