Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Well it was my birthday today. Thanks. So what did I get. The family all clubbed together to get me a flight next Wednesday (weather permitting) at Classic Wings Duxford in a Tiger Moth. Still grinning from ear to ear. So anyone in the vicinity next Wednesday keep your eyes skyward. Kev Happy as a pig in poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 lucky so and so. have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Barwick Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Lucky Man, Hope the weather holds for you mate. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Happy birthday Kevin - and what a great prezzie! You'll love it. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 A Boots voucher for a 20 minute ride in a Tiger turned out rather expensive in the long run for me!! Not many companies offering trips now, the regulation has become difficult. Hope the weather is good for you and tell us what you thought of it. Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hello Kevin,Happy birthday -I wish You a pleasant flight Rgds Jo Edited By Josip Vrandecic -Mes on 10/05/2012 11:58:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Happy birthday. I wish you a present flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Enjoy! my Birthing Day is Sunday, and my Dads is Sat....must send him a pressie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Happy Birthday Kevin. Hope the weather holds and you have a great flight. Please post a few photo's to make us all VERY jealous.............. Kindest Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Posted by Kevin Fairgrieve on 09/05/2012 22:43:14: Well it was my birthday today. The family all clubbed together to get me a flight next Wednesday (weather permitting) at Classic Wings Duxford in a Tiger Moth. Still grinning from ear to ear. Kevin, I share your joy! It was my birthday last month, and I received exactly the same as you! Tiggie flight form Duxford, scheduled for 5/6/2012 - fantastic! It's alos been pointed out by a certain magazine editor that one of the Classic Wings Tiger pilots, Dave Roberts, is the same bloke who sometimes moonlights for RCM+E, writing the articles about the full-sized aeroplanes (Courier, Blackburn B2 etc). Small world, eh? tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I got socks hope the weather clears up for a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I had a similar birthday pressie a few years ago-a flight in a Tiger Moth from Headcorn Aerodrome. I had a great time,you'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard cohen Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 i went out on their DH rapide....oh the raptures !!! plus you get to spend the rest of the day in the museum ....brilliant day is on its way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Phoned as required. Flight is a go. Report later. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Jealous. Very jealous... But have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Have fun........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Tally Ho!........ Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 As promised the report. Full report here. Due to the way pictures are handled on the RCME forum I thought it would be easier to link to another. Apologies if this is wrong. Kev Edited By Kevin Fairgrieve on 18/05/2012 08:17:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Excellent photo report Kevin. So great to see these iconic aircraft still flying and even better to be able to actually fly in them. Were you allowed to "you have control" for a few minutes? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi John. Yes I had control on two seperate occasions. Probably for about 5 minutes or so. Well worth it in my eyes. Once I have the DVD i can let you know for exactly how long as they record all communications as well. Could be a bit embaresing. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 John, My wife organised a flight in a Tiger Moth for me on my 55 th birthday from Redhill airport. I was surprised how small the front cockpit was on the plane but plenty big enough for me.On the upper wing they had a video camera so I have a recording of my flight. The pilot told me that us RC modellers made good students as we knew how to operate the joystick which was much stffer than an RC transmitter stick. I was not allowed to operate the rudder pedals though. I was completely lost in the plane for most of the flight but was surprised when we flew over Epsom Downs where I first flew my IC planes. The G force experience in the tight turns we did were also a surprise. A great experience not to be missed! MJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 The DVD arrived today. Will try to get it converted and onto youtube asap. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Video now up at youtube. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Very nice video Kevin. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great stuff Kev.......a few more hours & then you can go solo & move onto Spitfires now eh.... Gotta show those beastly Huns who's boss..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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