Right then, I’ll be there but I won’t be flying in as Leicester is where I fly from. I may be flying on that day though. I’ll also bring the camera to get some shots.

Neal

Cheers, Shame about the harrier.

Neal

if anyone’s interested, tomorrow (Thurs 26th) theres a RAF exercise on the airfield involving a Herc para drop & few other a/c, around 2pm.!

Thanks for the tip off merlin101

Photos of the Hercules can be seen here.
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?p=836384#post836384

Great to see the Valiant, First time I’ve ever seen it.

Neal

8. Where’s No. 10

Congratulations on recieving a great gift.
I’m a student pilot so there are others here who will give more/better advice.
I would say its a good thing to be slightly apprehensive although once the day comes and you arrive at the airfield hopefully that will be replaced by excitment.
The instructor will go through how the aeroplane works, probably showing you with a model, the effects of ailerons, elevators etc.
You will then do a walk around the aircraft and then climb aboard and again the insrtuctor will go through all the controls. You will also probably be told where you will go on the flight, some places will even asked where you live or if there is anywhere you want to see from the air.
Once up in the air the effect of the controls will be demonstrated before control is handed over you to put the aircraft through some turns, decents and ascents.
Its not difficult really, I would say the main thing is to relax. Don’t be tense on the controls just hold them lightly.

Most of all enjoy it but there is one warning, its addictive.

By the way, where will you fly from.

Have a great day.

Neal