Brian J. Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Had to share this. On Monday 29th, I am flying a Yak 52, a 70's Russian trainer. I'm not sure what I will be allowed to do as I will be flying with the owner but hopefully he will let me throw it around a bit. Can't wait! :dance 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Isn't it funny how we can like/hate different things, Personally Brian, that for which you look forwards to so strongly, would be my worst nightmare. I do hope you enjoy it though. My feet are firmly rooted to the ground (except when they're rooted to the water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lucky b**ger thats all I can say Dont forget your sick sac Ray & Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian J. Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 I've been lucky enough to have flown several types of aircraft in the last ten years or so, doing various semi aerobatic manoevres within the limits of the aircraft limits. Felt sick many years ago when I wasn't actually flying - just a passenger. This will be only the secnd a/c that I have flown that is fully aerobatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I was lucky enough at the ripe old age of 17 to fly in a PITTS SPECIAL...... It was the Leicester Mercury Pitts Special..... I was doing my pilots licence through the Air Cadets at Leicester, and the chief flying instructor was Barry Tempest ( I think that was his name) he was an aerobatic pilot, and took me as a passenger in the Pitts .... did the full aerobatic routine..... the best was the Wing drop stall..... go vertical and when the plane looses speed and comes to a stop, nose up, full rudder and down you go.... After 33 years I think my stomach is still up there.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Sounds exciting Brian. I am sure a lot of people would want to swap places. Enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labrador Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 On the subject of flying, looks like we will be denied a sight of the Vulcan flying over Norwich Airport, due to lousy weather. Decision due about now as to whether it will fly. Just been announced, fly over will go ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Isn't it funny how we can like/hate different things, Personally Brian, that for which you look forwards to so strongly, would be my worst nightmare. I do hope you enjoy it though. My feet are firmly rooted to the ground (except when they're rooted to the water. I`m with you on that one John. I`ve only ever flown 4 times (well, technically 5, once in an air experience flight in a glider), all 4 times flying to Toronto and back while working for Hunting aircraft interiors. That was in 96. I flew out there on July 31st, flew home for a holiday on the Broads (Aston Sapphire) in October, then back out there til Christmas. Notice i came home for the important things?. I still work in aircraft interiors, but HAVE`NT flown anywhere since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian J. Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well, flight over. What an amazing aircraft, built like a tractor and sounds like one. Managed to get the owner to let me do all the flying except take off and landing. Flew down to Greenham Common for some clear air space and then threw it about a bit..Negative and positive 'g' in some wing overs - 3 'g' positive and 1 1/2 negative. Loops and barrel rolls next time. Got back to the airfield to find a problem with the landing gear - oops. We had done the entire flight with the gear down. Never mind all was well in the end. Looking forward to the next time. :dance :dance 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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