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by ed langley
Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Open cockpit flying during winter
Replies: 17
Views: 7197

Open cockpit flying during winter

What is the best flying gear to wear for open cockpit flying in cold weather ,in particular gloves as i suffer from poor circulation in my hands?
Regards Ed
by ed langley
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Thatcher CX4?
Replies: 2
Views: 1950

Re: Thatcher CX4?

Hi,Ian
Thanks for the information.Hopefully the LAA will come to a decision on what is required now that there is an example flying.
Regards, Ed
by ed langley
Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Thatcher CX4?
Replies: 2
Views: 1950

Thatcher CX4?

As many of you know there was a small article in the July edition of the LAA journal on the Thatcher CX4. Looking on the Thatcher website it states that there are a small number under construction in the UK,although only one is registered on G-info. Can anyone tell me what the current position is wi...
by ed langley
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: DHC1 Chipmunk--Electric Starters?
Replies: 1
Views: 1921

DHC1 Chipmunk--Electric Starters?

Do Chipmunks have the provision for electric starters using the planes own battery? I have an old operators manual showing either hand starting, coffman starting or with an external battery all of which require two people to be done safely. Also do all Gipsy engines have the provision to be fitted w...