Mick Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I'll keep it in mind! :)Not likely, Mr Tomo! You just have to accept one day that Hurricanes actually are the superior aircraft......but hope I'm not opening a giant can of worms here..... Tomo & everyone else had better take notice off AA, she really knows what she is talking about! Go the Hurricane! 1
Guernsey Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The hurricane was better than the Spitfire in several ways however, the Spifire was better in other ways. Alan. 1
flyerme Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Its awesome to see some YOUNG people getting involved in aviation... and i mean no disrespect whatsoever to the older generation, because without them there would be no aviation! But someone has to carry it on, and most of the young people these days are dead beats (geez this makes ME sound old) and i wouldnt trust them to drive a lawn mower, let alone an aircraft!Any way, that was my round about way of saying, Well done, and keep it up. yep great to see another youngen, good luck on getting the certificate.
Deskpilot Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 The hurricane was better than the Spitfire in several ways however, the Spifire was better in other ways.Alan. Without the Hurricane, the Battle of Britain would have been lost (by the Brits)
Guernsey Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Without the Hurricane, the Battle of Britain would have been lost (by the Brits) Very true, however it was the combination of both but if the Germans had been able to fit Merlin engines in their fighters it could have been a different outcome again. Alan.
Guest aussieaviatrix Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Okay, She'll probably shoot me later (though she won't get anymore plane rides if she does that )... but I found some of her first Drifter experience... Awfully sorry to burst your bubble, Mr Tomo, but I'm afraid that wasn't actually my first Drifter experiece.....the first one would have been out at Clifton! who is your instructor @ clifton? Usually Trevor, but sometimes I fly with Daniel. Nice to see so many fans of my beloved Hurricane!! I've been trying to convince Tomo for years........
Tomo Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Awfully sorry to burst your bubble, Mr Tomo, but I'm afraid that wasn't actually my first DrifterNice to see so many fans of my beloved Hurricane!! I've been trying to convince Tomo for years........ Yeah, yeah, but it was the first experience with me in the Drifter... So so sad, looks like you've found all the support you need, I'll just have to go and fly my Spitfire without you then... 1
planedriver Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Yeah, yeah, but it was the first experience with me in the Drifter... So so sad, looks like you've found all the support you need, I'll just have to go and fly my Spitfire without you then... Spitfire, or, Saphire, just don't forget your weights and balance checks, if you intend to take her for a ride sitting on your lap in the Solitare, co's probably the poor motor won't be the only thing working up a sweat
Guernsey Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I flew in a Hurricane once, it was called Katrina. Alan. 2
Guernsey Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Spitfire, or, Saphire, just don't forget your weights and balance checks, if you intend to take her for a ride sitting on your lap in the Solitare, co's probably the poor motor won't be the only thing working up a sweat ......and it would have two joysticks. Alan. 2
Guest aussieaviatrix Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Yeah, yeah, but it was the first experience with me in the Drifter... So so sad, looks like you've found all the support you need, I'll just have to go and fly my Spitfire without you then... You sound so devastated! Haha when you get that Spitfire of yours let me know....
fly_tornado Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 is the spitfire still collecting dust @ clifton?
Guest aussieaviatrix Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Yes. I call it "my" Spitfire haha because the poor thing looks like no-one else loves it!
bernieh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Yes. I call it "my" Spitfire haha because the poor thing looks like no-one else loves it!
bernieh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Just to muddy the water.... Merlin engined me109 at duxford 2012... 1
fly_tornado Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 apparently the old guy that bought it had it flown up to clifton, took it up for 1 flight, decided it was too fast in landing and never flew it again. then he died and its sat in that hangar ever since. its a jabiru powered Supermarine aircraft Spitifire
bernieh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 As I understand it the Spanish government received some ME109 (possibly g models) in about 1943... In the 50's they decided to utilize them but as the local Supercheap had no Daimler Benz engines in stock they had to settle for Merlins... dont know what model or hp.............
Mark11 Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 You sound so devastated! Haha when you get that Spitfire of yours let me know.... Girls always make you think it's their first time.... They only tell you later - much later....
Guest nunans Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 More info on the Stinson?? looks very nice...
bernieh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 More info on the Stinson?? looks very nice... passed through Charters Towers bout 18 months ago....bout a 1934 model from West Aus..... it looked even better close up.... great restoration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1
Guest aussieaviatrix Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 apparently the old guy that bought it had it flown up to clifton, took it up for 1 flight, decided it was too fast in landing and never flew it again. then he died and its sat in that hangar ever since.its a jabiru powered Supermarine aircraft Spitifire Is it a Jab engine is it? I think I'd heard it was something else, but it's been a while. I'll have to ask about it again next time I go out......which will probably be be after exams!! :( Apparently it belongs to the guy's son now but as far as I know he has no real interest in it, a great pity.
bernieh Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Is it a Jab engine is it? I think I'd heard it was something else, but it's been a while. I'll have to ask about it again next time I go out......which will probably be be after exams!! :(Apparently it belongs to the guy's son now but as far as I know he has no real interest in it, a great pity. 1
fly_tornado Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 you must have noticed that the hangars in Clifton are full of dust catchers, so its not the only dream that came to rest. I think the son would like to rid of it but no one wants to buy it, I think they paid $150K for it.
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