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 Jul 23 2008, 11:38 AM
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 The One And Only  Group: Members Posts: 1 214 Joined: 14-September 07 From: England Member No.: 4 249 Squad: Broken Arrows Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat  |
Today i had the pleasure to fly the De Havilland Tiger Moth, and it such and EPIC aircraft, the aircraft i flew was built in 1944 and used as a trainer for the RAF
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/up...2007-6/5254.jpg So what do you think of this amazing aircraft? --------------------   Matt "Maverick" Purnell - British Ace si vis pacem para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war |
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Jul 23 2008, 01:48 PM
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 Expert Group: Moderators Posts: 920 Joined: 27-February 06 From: here Member No.: 182 Plane: F-22A Raptor |
I've never flown an open cockpit airplane. So I'm not really sure what to make the Tiger Moth. I imagine the ride was fun though.
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Jul 24 2008, 02:23 AM
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 Expert Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 4-March 06 From: Home Member No.: 242 Squad: S&S Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
Flying one of these in August!
Cannot bloody wait. How was it --------------------  Bye Bye Tomcat-Ill miss you!!! And remember the Flamethrower is proof that once long ago someone though "I want to set those people over there in fire but I'm just not close enough" |
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Jul 24 2008, 05:43 AM
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The One And Only Group: Members Posts: 1 214 Joined: 14-September 07 From: England Member No.: 4 249 Squad: Broken Arrows Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
It is amazing they are so responsive, and just the feeling of the wind going passed you makes it more so!
But it causes more of a communications issue, because of the wind it can cut out parts of radio transmissions, and makes hearing them harder also But i can assure you that you will enjoy it, and never regret flying such an aircraft! This post has been edited by Galm99: Jul 24 2008, 05:45 AM -------------------- Matt "Maverick" Purnell - British Ace si vis pacem para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war |
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Jul 29 2008, 07:48 PM
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 Advanced Pilot Group: Members Posts: 336 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Australia Member No.: 5 103 Plane: Su-33 Flanker-D |
They're pretty awesome planes to fly
 I know a guy, mechanic in the RAAF for 25 years, who owns a Tiger Moth (and an L-39 Albatros, and has a replica A6M Zero sitting in his hangar) He's got some pretty interesting stories, such as a parachutist jumping out and accidentally hitting the magneto switches on his way out. Cue the engine stopping  And some ones he's heard about people running into (or nearly running into) stuff on account of the fact it lacks wheel brakes.EDIT: My spelling is getting worse every day, I swear... This post has been edited by Joeyski: Jul 29 2008, 07:50 PM -------------------- Don't vote. Problem solved.  |
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Jul 31 2008, 02:58 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 4-March 06 From: Home Member No.: 242 Squad: S&S Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
That be pretty sweet
Well my flight is tomorrow, barring some crappy weather (curses british summers) So il get some pics of the awesomeness:D -------------------- Bye Bye Tomcat-Ill miss you!!! And remember the Flamethrower is proof that once long ago someone though "I want to set those people over there in fire but I'm just not close enough" |
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Jul 31 2008, 03:13 AM
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The One And Only Group: Members Posts: 1 214 Joined: 14-September 07 From: England Member No.: 4 249 Squad: Broken Arrows Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
Good luck, you will have great fun!
And it's more responsive then you would think, i think my flight was lucky on the british summer side of things so you may be supprised -------------------- Matt "Maverick" Purnell - British Ace si vis pacem para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war |
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Aug 1 2008, 08:47 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 4-March 06 From: Home Member No.: 242 Squad: S&S Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
Went up earlier today
Was really really impressed. Lil bit of vibration and slightly turbulance at times, but generally fantastic expereince. Really enjoyed it. Really beautiful to fly, superbly responsive. Definitely reccomend it to others. Trying to organise another longer one now:D  
-------------------- Bye Bye Tomcat-Ill miss you!!! And remember the Flamethrower is proof that once long ago someone though "I want to set those people over there in fire but I'm just not close enough" |
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Aug 3 2008, 01:18 PM
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The One And Only Group: Members Posts: 1 214 Joined: 14-September 07 From: England Member No.: 4 249 Squad: Broken Arrows Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
, after my flight i was so happy to get out of the flying jacket I'll take a flightsuit anyday! -------------------- Matt "Maverick" Purnell - British Ace si vis pacem para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war |
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Aug 4 2008, 02:15 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 4-March 06 From: Home Member No.: 242 Squad: S&S Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
QUOTE (Galm99 @ Aug 3 2008, 01:18 PM)  , after my flight i was so happy to get out of the flying jacketI'll take a flightsuit anyday! Lmao I noticed the insturctor guy was just wearing a flight suit. I said they should have reccomended it as I own one. He said "you'd be much more comfortable, we just use these for that genuine vintage experience, bring it if ye come again!" -------------------- Bye Bye Tomcat-Ill miss you!!! And remember the Flamethrower is proof that once long ago someone though "I want to set those people over there in fire but I'm just not close enough" |
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Aug 4 2008, 02:40 AM
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The One And Only Group: Members Posts: 1 214 Joined: 14-September 07 From: England Member No.: 4 249 Squad: Broken Arrows Plane: F-14D Super Tomcat |
yes vintage indeed!
-------------------- Matt "Maverick" Purnell - British Ace si vis pacem para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war |
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