Todays swear box contender was the following….

Asked by a group of local children who live in the area,could they please have a look in my cockpit section of the Twin Pin in the garden.
“No problem” I replied,we know them all quite well,and they are all well behaved between 6 and 9yrs old.
After lifting the first couple in and out so they could all take turns sitting in the seats etc,i went to the kitchen for a soft drink.
On returning i find the 9yr old jumping up and down on the throttle levers with all his wieght and complaining….
“These dont move !”

Well you can imagine the rest :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Huh???

I was quoted £30 for a quick “hedge hop” basically lifting my cockpit project 9ft over my garden fence and onto hardstanding.To me it was a straightforward job,to the guy who was bieng payed by the hour it was an “enormous task”.His words 😮

And went from £30 to £100 !!!!!

Hiab driver turned up today 1pm prompt…..

“They said you needed a cockpit lifted ha ha..?”

“Oh THATS a cockpit !”…….

£100 later was in bleedin tears …..when i asked for an aircraft cockpit to be lifted what did they expect? 🙁

Twin Pin G-AYFA Cockpit Project

Finally today after two weeks waiting for good weather G-AYFA has been lifted onto hardstanding for the restoration project to begin :D.Still lots of info sought regarding bits and bobs and the guys at classic flight are bieng great knowledge wise,especially as they are dealing with a newbie cockpiteer :o.Great project,really looking forward to getting to grips with this.Will keep everyone informed of progress.:D
(Forgot to add the main instrument panel is in storage !)

Paul

VX927 Well said sir,blue skys always.

Wishes to family and friends…

See you in the sunsets and early morning haze…..

Gone but not forgotten …..

I cant really comment on the right or wrong of this,but what a bloody impressive piece of footage….. she is one awe inspiring beast ! 😮