Golddog
- 23 Jan 2003 13:39
Golddog
- 18 Aug 2004 23:02
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opto, if there is a night after?
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:03
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GD,
Might have mentioned it before, but chap at work did one of those, freely admitted he nearly sh*t hisself, when he got back down, about 10 mins after the plane he was so pumped, he couldn't decide which to do first, try to get control of his limbs back or book another flight then and there, you will love it!
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:07
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Poochy I hope so, I will be up tommorrow, weather permitting, will be lucky to do aerobatics though as we dont have engines so the height has to be gained, unless I feel flush then I could be towed to any height, well almost any:-)
It is fun but for the first time or two it is a 'little unusual'
Golddog
- 18 Aug 2004 23:08
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Yes i know i will love it stormy! shame it is now delayed! Huh! A dog likes a little excitement now and then.
Poochy is told to get off that 'stupid computer!!', better do as i'm told!
nighty night.
and may the Bods be with you.
Golddog
- 18 Aug 2004 23:10
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opto, oh a budding pilot! nice one, will speak soon, hear about your adventures.
:-)
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:11
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opto,
You are quite safe without an engine, never get off the ground.......lol
Mind you I would agree aerobatics difficult in those circumstances?!?
Seriously, how many flights have you done, and solo yet?
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:12
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Oh, and how many have you had tonight??
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:12
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Goodnight GD.
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:16
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Over 500 flights Stormy, long time solo. Aerobatics limited to the G forces allowed on glider type. Club gliders 3 1/2g tollerance so OK for basic maneauvers but nothing too extreme.
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:17
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STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:22
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opto,
Sorry didn't realise your experience, that sounds like a rude question now oops.
Funny things aerobatic approvals, used to work with a guy, don't laugh, built a single engined plane in his garden. Odd part of the whole affair is that the plane is cleared for aerobatics in the states, where it comes from, but not in UK.
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:24
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Truth to tell I had the opportunity of a flight, he is always looking for an excuse, and help with fuel bill, haven't mustered the nerve so far.
Which is a bit silly because he is a fully qualified commercial pilot!
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:30
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They seem to be allowed to fly almost anything over there. Saw prog on TV showing home builds, I think they were very brave to fly some of them, but others they were superb machines.
Just one more pint of the black stuff please then away to bed.
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:33
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Allow me, I'm sure it's my turn. Have you ever considered trying the powered variety, I know it's very different, and more expensive?
snoball
- 18 Aug 2004 23:38
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GD, at least they are repairing it before taking you up!
I envy you going on the flight though.
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:39
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Yes Stormy it is much more expensive, beyond my means, although we have a motor glider in the club which is not too bad if you can get a shared cost flight, I am not qualied to fly that solo as it requires another licence for that type (again too expensive)
optomistic
- 18 Aug 2004 23:41
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Poochies gone Snoball, Have you succeeded with the porch yet?
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:41
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Evening snoball,
I may be naive, but isn't it difficult to do repairs after you take off...?!?
Er I seem to stuck behind this bar can I get you something?
snoball
- 18 Aug 2004 23:44
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Alright, SC, a large Jim Beam and american just before retiring will do nicely thanks.
Opto - i'm not even going to try. Let it rain!
STORMCALLER
- 18 Aug 2004 23:46
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opto,
The reason I asked was that I have only met, briefly, one glider fan, and he poured scorn on powered planes, resented the fact that he couldn't get airborne without, winch notwithstanding, and he was almost poetic about the serenity and detachment, once unhitched, that he found in free flight,