VH-KDK Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I have every confidence in the Mitchell but the weather is usually pretty awful whenever I fly here Aboot to set out on a flight along Vancouver Island so I hope the weather will be kind to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Poole Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 it will hold for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hey VH-KDK. The Mitchells of WWII flew in the North Atlantic, over the Channel, across wintertime Europe, and in North Africa and the Med. In everything from the frozen storms of Greenland to the superheated reaches of Libya, they performed well. The Curtiss-Wright engines were reliable, the North American design and manufacture were stable, the pilots loved them. The only downside in heavy weather was the effort needed on the controls. Even in good weather, WWII bombers flew "heavy," that is, they required arm and leg strength. The Mitchell was no exception. Stories are told of pilots being unable to stand after wrestling the controls in bad weather for many hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I like that Martyn, and I like the fuel drums there. Something you'd never see something like a 737 needing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Nice shot. I thought you might of been heading to Scotland when I read your post "aboot" very Scottish mate LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Great shot Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Have a great flight in the PNW Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Very good pic. I like the pre-flight atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 10:18 AM, Martin Poole said: it will hold for sure Thanks Martin, the weather was mostly kind and naturally the Mitchell went like clockwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 10:23 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey VH-KDK. The Mitchells of WWII flew in the North Atlantic, over the Channel, across wintertime Europe, and in North Africa and the Med. In everything from the frozen storms of Greenland to the superheated reaches of Libya, they performed well. The Curtiss-Wright engines were reliable, the North American design and manufacture were stable, the pilots loved them. The only downside in heavy weather was the effort needed on the controls. Even in good weather, WWII bombers flew "heavy," that is, they required arm and leg strength. The Mitchell was no exception. Stories are told of pilots being unable to stand after wrestling the controls in bad weather for many hours. Thanks Rodger for keeping alive these super human exploits of so many brave people. They drank real milk in those days! An interesting book is Pathfinder, the autobiography of Air Vice Marshall Donald Bennett, who was involved in setting up the Atlantic Ferry Organisation during WW2. A fascinating read and a very skilled aviator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 12:17 PM, Jack Sawyer said: I like that Martyn, and I like the fuel drums there. Something you'd never see something like a 737 needing. Cheers Jack, I wouldn't fancy hand cranking 7000 gallons of fuel into a 737! The drums are a nice touch though aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 2:27 PM, Aussieflyer38 said: Nice shot. I thought you might of been heading to Scotland when I read your post "aboot" very Scottish mate LOL Thanks Don, I was practicing for when I land on Canadian soil later! You have to make the effort to speak the local language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 4:35 PM, Iain Emms said: Great shot Martyn. cheers Iain Many thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 5:39 PM, paulb said: Have a great flight in the PNW Martyn! Cheers Paul, I am never tired of flying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 1:57 AM, Captain Lars said: Very good pic. I like the pre-flight atmosphere. Thanks Lars, there was plenty of atmosphere when I started those old motors up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 4 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks Rodger for keeping alive these super human exploits of so many brave people. They drank real milk in those days! An interesting book is Pathfinder, the autobiography of Air Vice Marshall Donald Bennett, who was involved in setting up the Atlantic Ferry Organisation during WW2. A fascinating read and a very skilled aviator. Thanks for the reference. That ferry run was quite a feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Great shot Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 9:50 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: Thanks for the reference. That ferry run was quite a feat. When you consider it was only just over 30 years since the first Atlantic crossing by air it was an incredible effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 3:14 PM, adambar said: Great shot Martyn! Many thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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