You have my sympathy then. I love GA and airshows and am lucky enough to live under the circuit of a busy local airfield. Unfortunately it's becoming increasingly populated by plastic tadpoles. Traditional machines like this are rare visitors, the best I can hope for is the occasional Chipmunk, Tiger Moth or maybe if I'm lucky a Harvard or Yak 52.
Nice eclectic selection of types there. Looks like the weather played ball for a change. Given its age I imagine the BA Swallow reminds you that feet are not just for walking on, there'll be plenty of adverse yaw in the turns and plenty of rudder will be needed for balanced turns.
Thanks for providing this great video record of the day - some fantastic aircraft; wish I'd been there!
"There's no landing fee, and no parking fee and you can stay as long as you like - and there's tea and coffee ..." Perfect day, then!
Much appreciated. There is no general aviation here, and no airshows.
You have my sympathy then. I love GA and airshows and am lucky enough to live under the circuit of a busy local airfield. Unfortunately it's becoming increasingly populated by plastic tadpoles. Traditional machines like this are rare visitors, the best I can hope for is the occasional Chipmunk, Tiger Moth or maybe if I'm lucky a Harvard or Yak 52.
Nice eclectic selection of types there. Looks like the weather played ball for a change. Given its age I imagine the BA Swallow reminds you that feet are not just for walking on, there'll be plenty of adverse yaw in the turns and plenty of rudder will be needed for balanced turns.
Panoramic looking airfield