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Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 13:36
by petermcleland
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I think this is the lowest I have seen a propeller in flight!

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 16:57
by blanston12
:welldone:

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 17:08
by Nigel H-J
Wow, the props must be only inches from the tarmac. Great piece of flying. :welldone:

Regards
Nigel.

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 18:21
by cstorey
Crikey !

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 18:25
by DaveB
The background to that shot is deceptive. The Mossie is flying over the grass not the tarmac. At a guess.. I'd estimate he's 10ft or more off the deck. Still mighty low though :-O

ATB
DaveB B)smk

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 15 Jan 2017, 19:45
by Dev One
There used to be a photo of Percy Blamire holding one of his Gemini props after a low run at Coventry in the late 50's - minus 3" off each tip! Can't find it now!
Keith

Re: Low Mosquito...

Posted: 16 Jan 2017, 08:28
by Archer
The company I used to work for once hired an instructor who was not that familiar with complex types (or: retractable undercarriages). They did put him straight into a Piper Arrow to teach the CPL syllabus. From that point on it was a matter of time until...
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