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Sep 6^th, 2005 at 2:20pm

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This was my first ever flying (taster) lesson at Leicester Aerodrome (EGBG). I came on very lucky day because the Red Bull Matadors were at the aerodrome and did a fantastic aerobatics display for us.

Getting strapped in tightly so we can do some aerobatics.

Taxing to the runway

AND..... Takeoff, on a very hot, clear and beautiful day.

The flight consisted of a trip to, and around rutland water which is next to RAF Cottesmore. Luckily it was a sunday so we didn't have to worry about any harriers in the area. On are way back towards the aerodrome we did a some aerobatics; barrel roll, stall turn and of corse... loop the loop! We then flew by the aerodrome and took a short trip over Leicester city centre and then came back and landed! The best part was that i flew all the way (except. landing and aerobatics)

it was FANTASTIC!!!

Sorry for poor photo quality my parents own a very crap camera.

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Reply #1 - Sep 6^th, 2005 at 2:45pm

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Excellent. Sounds like a nice trip. Wink

You were lucky to see the Red Bull team. I saw them perform twice over the last weekend & was very impressed. Check out my Biggin Hill & Shoreham topics.

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Reply #2 - Sep 6^th, 2005 at 3:08pm

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Great stuff and looks like it was really perfect weather to be blatting around the wild blue yonder 8)

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #3 - Sep 6^th, 2005 at 3:50pm

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Outstanding!! Intro flight and aerobatics in one lesson?! Wow!! So the instructor didn't let you try a loop, even? Too bad- they're easy. Never flown aerobatics in a Cessna; that must've been a blast, like stunt-driving in an old London taxi, or something like that (only much safer!!). I know the 'bats are modified slightly for aerobatic flight, but it's sort of strange to see that... 152s are so "vanilla".
Your folks may not have a very good camera, but I hope you're thankful they were there... I can imagine me at that age asking my old man to take me (and pay!) for flying lessons: Cheesy