STOL Lockheed style

[Splitpin]

NZ7004 Displaying at Hamilton.



2 more angles ...





Almost 0 fuel , 5 onboard , no payload . May even qualify for this months comp.
The Oxford dictionary describes aerobatics as "skilfull and exciting movements performed in an aircraft for entertainment " makes no mention of type or size .

[johnkiwi]

A skillful and exciting movement in an aeroplane... try sitting on the lavatory in turbulence!
But very nice shots as usual Marty. Got one with jato's on it?

[Splitpin]

Thanks JK .... I have tried sitting on that bloody loo many times

[johnkiwi]

How much runway did you use to get airborne?

[Splitpin]

How much runway did you use to get airborne?

Not much .... almost 0 fuel , 5 onboard , cant recall the flap setting .... full power , hold her on the brakes until they start to slip ...... and away, she just floats up , yoke hard back , gear up , and their you go .......
I'll do it again and give you the flap settings .
I was airborne before the first turn off on that heading ... 036 i think.

[Ian Warren]

Thanks JK .... I have tried sitting on that bloody loo many times

Checking out another RNZAF that was around till 77 , I not want go on that loo either nor would I want my comrades in arms on it either ... the Devon

[steelsporran]

...... yoke hard back

Nice one Marty, now get your feet off the monitor

[Splitpin]

...... yoke hard back

Nice one Marty, now get your feet off the monitor

i was at full stretch Steel ... btw , your comp shot is magic !

[Splitpin]

Thanks JK .... I have tried sitting on that bloody loo many times

Checking out another RNZAF that was around till 77 , I not want go on that loo either nor would I want my comrades in arms on it either ... the Devon

Oh yes .... "the Devon" not a good one to get caught short on. The old Andover was another one .... potty directly opposite the galley ... nice

[johnkiwi]

And if you fell off the loo on the Bristol Frightener you landed on the battery pack!

[Splitpin]

And if you fell off the loo on the Bristol Frightener you landed on the battery pack!

Can recall a few freighter trips ... but never had to use the loo .... cheers JK for the memories.

[Ian Warren]

Thanks JK .... I have tried sitting on that bloody loo many times

Checking out another RNZAF that was around till 77 , I not want go on that loo either nor would I want my comrades in arms on it either ... the Devon

Oh yes .... "the Devon" not a good one to get caught short on. The old Andover was another one .... potty directly opposite the galley ... nice

The Bristol's for S.A.F.E air were an other , oh crap !

[Splitpin]

Still reckon the Devon was the worst one .... only ever had one flight , and thank goodness didn't need it.

[Splitpin]

Could be a whole new thread .... aircraft bogs

[Ian Warren]

OH SHITE ... STINK! .. I start thinking about one off those ole Humphrey Bogart movies ... Frankly my Dear ..