Originally I wanted to show owners of light aircraft their skills at take off or landing as there are many photos of light aircraft on the internet but not videos. This has now grown to show the vast variety of light aircraft old and new. Now added older aircraft displaying at Old Warden UK Third Playlist shows anything to do with aircraft
im sure i left a comment earlier? ill try again. is this steve? if so i filmed him landing yesterday at sandtoft. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_z6IK1NGGGM.html
In the days before health and safety a guy at my school in old Rhodesia built and flew one of these. Nowadays it would make headlines. In those days it was taken for granted a schoolboy could do it.
Cessna 120 G-CMCA The Cessna 120, known as Condor 137R, undergone extensive modifications under CAA E-Conditions, showcasing a commitment to vintage aircraft enthusiasts. Equipped with a radial Verner Scarlett 7U boasting 124 bhp, encased in custom cowlings, and complemented by a 30s-styled windshield, this aircraft seamlessly blends the vintage charm with modern reliability. Noteworthy enhancements include downdrooping and clipped wings, a dorsal fin addition, and the inclusion of a BRS parachute, ensuring an amalgamation of classic aesthetics and contemporary safety features. Aircraft is currently operated under E-Conditions and has performed over 30 hours of successful test flying.
In 1955, a guy with a Piper Cub at Marble Canyon AZ had wings with SPLATES. Plywood with a oval profile fastened to the wing after the tips had been cut off. He claimed to have better lift while flying the canyons of the Colorado River in hot weather. This was the history of the winglets seen on todays jets. I have heard that the guy who patented the concept, tried to get attention for over 20 years until Boeing finally developed it? Iguana
