The Haynes Spitfire manual. This is keeping the dads and uncles entertained whilst the women gossip. Splendid book for a complete Spitty novice such as myself and has some good expert input.

Some cheap vintage warbird calendar. Think I might buy myself the Legends calendar as it didn’t materialise.

Try contacting Ken, he’ll have his details.

Firstly I beleive this is just one of those ideas that the No10 press people dangle out fot he window every day for the consumption of the media. Whether it is viable and will go ahead is highly debateable

Even if it does, it seems sea-based platforms are favoured. This would only really effect the military and aircraft on a MCA contract. If you are in that area with a light aircraft with a bad cloudbase and at that level, I would suggest something has gone quite wrong with the preflight planning!

What’s wrong with having a shower every day but say a half hour bath on Sundays? If you can manage it, one on Wednesdays or Thursdays to de-stress.

I remember when all I had was 2 baths a week and no showers 🙂

Bath allows skin to soften more and is better for hard skin areas e.g. feet. The “sitting in your own stuff” is a convenient excuse for the can’t be bothered/haven’t got time types. Try having one, you’ll feel better for it.

$650k? Is that fully serviceable?

Well firstly it is very hot in a jet engine and any normal amount of rain would rapidly turn to steam. The quantity of water in the air literally wouldn’t dampen down the fuel:air mix. Plus the spinner I believe flings precipitate straight into the bypass.

A turboprop is slightly different …