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  • August 4, 2003 at 5:30 pm in reply to: LFAT last weekend #401929
    BlueRobin
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    La Baule was very nice. Here’s me at the controls

    August 4, 2003 at 5:25 pm in reply to: LFAT last weekend #401943
    BlueRobin
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    Last time I was at “Le Took”, a French pilot got out of his aircraft just as I was walking by and remarked,

    “Excuse, are we in France ey? All I see is English planes. Look, Golf, Golf, Golf Golf, ah..Foxtrot!”

    Apart from the Customs requirement, why can’t us Brits think of somewhere else to go instead of making repeat visits?

    August 4, 2003 at 5:11 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097698
    BlueRobin
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    Are you the same Loz who didn’t leave a very good news update on the NSoF site? 😉

    No full ATC? At a fully grass airfield? Wuss. You don’t need (currently) it at Sywell. Anyway, you’ll soon encounter ATC. You have to land at one as part of your PPL.

    What’s that I see on your avatar? A spamcan? Why aren’t you learning in a Robin HR200? I mean, look at the visibility I have compared to you. Tsk! :p 😀

    August 4, 2003 at 4:43 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097704
    BlueRobin
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    Speaking of Paul Morgan, I was watching a bunch of kids playing with the fountain that makes up part of his memorial.

    I thought to myself “is that disrespectful?” and “do they know the man behind the fountain”.

    But then “does it matter”, thinks I, “they’re just kids full of youthful innocence, it’s a nice day and really that’s what IT is all about, whatever that elusive IT might be”

    Things just felt right with the world in the philosophical sense y’know? Life goes on etc.

    August 4, 2003 at 4:37 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097708
    BlueRobin
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    Now to do that I understand you have to grab the fire/fueler chap when it’s quiet and ask nicely to see her. I guess Suzy is in one of the hangars adjacent to the Jodel.

    August 4, 2003 at 4:24 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097738
    BlueRobin
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    We only asked… :rolleyes:

    I wouldn’t jump in a Tiger for anything more than £110/hour.

    Bad jpeg thing going on there with the Yak. Probably needed a wash too to make it gleam in the sun. Ask young Ed – he’s flown in it.

    August 4, 2003 at 3:58 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097747
    BlueRobin
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    Originally posted by Willow
    Is Sywell friendly to enthusiasts? Some places can get a bit touchy these days.

    Is it possible (with permission of course) to wander round and take photos?

    Willow

    They’ve recently erected fencing in order to allay any fatal accidents on the general public (there are LOTS of them about). However, the fencing and positioning of it isn’t restrictive to watching. A good viewing point is the raised “hillock” to the right of the patio area by the bar, complete with benches.

    Also recommended is the beer. Spitfire, London Pride and Adnams. Put’s the Red Lion to shame really :p

    August 4, 2003 at 3:54 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097751
    BlueRobin
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    I love Cubs. Here’s the flying school’s L18 Super Cub. 90 horses, no flaps and unlike some school Cub hacks, very tidy inside too.

    Note our C172R mount in the background. I know which one I’d rather fly! :p

    August 4, 2003 at 3:52 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097754
    BlueRobin
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    Also based at Sywell, is the infamous BWOD. A fine Yak-52 if there ever was one (Moggy might disagree!)

    August 4, 2003 at 3:50 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097757
    BlueRobin
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    …finally the engine pops into life and we get to hear that oh-so classic sound 🙂 😎

    (note AX microlight departing – nice climb angle)

    August 4, 2003 at 3:49 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097761
    BlueRobin
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    Now of course Tigers require a chap to the swing the prop in order to start the engine (BTW, lady pilot)

    “Mags on…thumbs up….contact!”

    The chap tried for a few minutes without success before winding the prop back through six turns (flooded engine)…

    August 4, 2003 at 3:46 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097765
    BlueRobin
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    Meanwhile, a Tiger in red and black Brooklands colours is giving trial flights. Twenty minutes for £99. We equate that to £300 PER HOUR and politely decline. We could fly some very sexy stuff for the rate. Particularly in Soho ahem 😉

    However, they’re still very busy. Here we see an assembled family before one of their loved ones departs. Nice day for it 🙂

    August 4, 2003 at 3:43 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097772
    BlueRobin
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    ..and “stable” mate, a Tiger in classic trainer livery

    August 4, 2003 at 3:42 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097775
    BlueRobin
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    Hidden at the back is the recently donated Miles

    August 4, 2003 at 3:41 pm in reply to: Historic Sywell #2097779
    BlueRobin
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    In a private hangar, some more goodies…

    Excellent example of a Jodel D150. Owner got a bit inquisitive why I was there. Helps to talk if you own a Jodel (ahem)

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