If you have not already found it, there is a video clip on YouTube of this aircraft taxying and starting-up at Turweston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSyVL0D02tY

Wrong caption – for aileron read elevator. Yes, they are metal on PA474.:dev2:

………so what you are all basically saying is; if someones first ever flight was in a Hastings in 1952 and has since flown only in various commercial aircraft, they will only have flown in ONE type – an airliner. :rolleyes: :confused:

Rod

There are ‘plastic fantastic’ aircraft such as the MCR01M Bush aircraft, which will outperform the vintage stuff in all departments.

I could not agree more but what is your point? If any modern aeroplane could not out-perform so called vintage stuff of similar size and power – generally speaking – then there must be something wrong. (except where one needs bigger wheels :diablo: )

Wether an aeroplane is a 60 year old classic, a wood and fabric home-built or a modern over size Airfix or Meccano kit, 😮 etc. etc., they each have their devoted followers.

Personally I do not look twice at most composite or kit aeroplanes; when you’ve seen one you have seen them all; :rolleyes: but I do admire the dedication of those that build them.

Getting of subject. 😀

Ewen

And thank you for your help on Saturday afternoon 🙂 and for keeping the carpark taxiway clear. 😮

I’d like to know how a fire like this started. Arson or accident? 🙁

Jakaroo G-AOIR. Finals for Shenstone from rear lefthand seat.