Simviation Forum - Pleasant afternoon

May 24^th, 2004 at 4:56am

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A few more shots taken during my day out. The police MD902 arrives to refuel.

Bolkow Junior taking off. Two are based here.

Pretty little Pulsar landing. It doesn't look much bigger than some models I've seen.

The Jodel I flew in earlier going off for another trip. This belongs to a group. One of the best ways to afford your own aircraft.

This belongs to one of the owners of the airstrip.

A Tiger Moth arrived just as I was thinking of leaving. I helped the pilot turn it round. I used to do this on my own. It was heavier than I remembered.

This tree is a memorial to the pilots operating from here in 1944. 8 never returned.

I took this from my car window on my way home. Mount Caburn. An Iron Age settlement. The Caburn itself is said to be one of the clods of earth thrown afar as the Devil was digging the Devil's Dyke, another local landmark. Other fallen clods are said to have made Chanctonbury Ring, Cissbury, Rackham Hill and the Isle of Wight. A Giant by the name of Gil is said to have walked the slopes of Mount Caburn, hurling his hammer from the summit. It looks more impressive from a different angle but I didn't stop this time. I used to fly R/C slope soarers from the top. Not sure I could get up there now even if we were still allowed to use it. These guys have taken over all the choice spots. Roll Eyes

Hope this gives you some idea of what goes on round here on a typical weekend. Lots of people out there enjoying themselves. A very pleasant day out. Cheesy

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Reply #1 - May 24^th, 2004 at 5:13am

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That is allot of fun for one day!
What are you going to do the rest of the week? Grin

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Reply #2 - May 24^th, 2004 at 6:43am

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That Moth is simply beautiful Doug, now if you'd managed to blag a ride in that I might never have spoken to you again Wink

Fantastic photos, please keep posting your snaps.

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Reply #3 - May 24^th, 2004 at 6:45am

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amazing shots again.
you have a great life by the looks of it Cheesy

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Reply #4 - May 24^th, 2004 at 10:13am

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Even with all this fine proof in our faces daily, I still hear from some people that they just don't think Digital Photography is a worthy investment yet ?

I must admit to turning a bit green today, with your posts Doug......... Wink

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Fine stuff, all the way........... Grin

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Reply #5 - May 24^th, 2004 at 12:59pm

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Even with all this fine proof in our faces daily, I still hear from some people that they just don't think Digital Photography is a worthy investment yet ?

Most "proper" photographers I've met at various air displays & events over the last few years have told me they now use nothing but digital cameras. These are usually far more complicated than my simple automatic. From what I've seen the image quality is much clearer than you usually get on film. This makes it ideal for photographing aircraft.

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I must admit to turning a bit green today, with your posts Doug......... Wink

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Fine stuff, all the way........... Grin

Thanks Ken. No need for envy. I know I'm very fortunate to live where I do & I'm not trying to score points. It was seeing your shots that convinced me to try a digital camera. Mine has its limitations but the compact size makes up for that. I carry it with me almost everywhere these days. That's why I chose this particular model. I'm still getting used to it & still making stupid mistakes. I realised after landing that my shots from the Jodel would have been much better if I'd remembered to switch the bloomin' flash off. Roll Eyes

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Reply #6 - May 24^th, 2004 at 7:42pm

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Again Great Shots Doug

Thanks for posting them.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #7 - May 25^th, 2004 at 7:21am

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Doug is having way too much fun....

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Reply #8 - May 25^th, 2004 at 1:59pm

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Yeah Doug is having WAAAAAAAAY too much fun Cheesy

But, DON'T STOP!!!!!

Great pics!

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Reply #9 - May 29^th, 2004 at 10:52am

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No such thing as too much fun in an airplane... particularly if it is free! An afternoon to remember I'd say... Roll Eyes

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