 | FLYING THE PROVOST| OFF-Topic / Misc. Discuss FLYING THE PROVOST in the Current forums; I've been in California doing my yearly side work. Got to do some work on a Provost - after a ... |
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04-26-2007, 09:47 AM
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#1 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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I've been in California doing my yearly side work. Got to do some work on a Provost - after a condition inspection was completed we flew her around. I had the plane the whole flight and she was a delight to fly. Good aileron authority, lots of "pep" when compared to the L-29 and a lot more maneuverable. Shot the ILS at Palmdale, went back to Fox Field, low approach and landing. A very easy jet to fly, I wish I could own one.
I hope to be back in Denver Sat. Take care....
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04-26-2007, 09:51 AM
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Country:  | Very cool Joe! Your one lucky SOB!
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04-26-2007, 09:54 AM
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04-26-2007, 10:17 AM
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04-26-2007, 10:35 AM
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Country: | Very, very nice! Could two chubby pilots be comfortable in a Provost?
What's the operating cost per hour (I know, if you have to ask, you can't
afford one...) | |
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04-26-2007, 03:12 PM
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Country: | You get to have all the fun, Joe!  Great stuff.
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04-26-2007, 03:53 PM
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| I am curious. What is the zig zagging structure on the inside top of the canopy?
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04-26-2007, 03:56 PM
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I've sat in a few but never got to fly in one
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04-26-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jank  I am curious. What is the zig zagging structure on the inside top of the canopy? | Its detonation chord which shatters the canopy on ejection...many RAF jets have them. | |
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04-26-2007, 04:09 PM
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04-27-2007, 01:16 AM
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Country: | Thanks guys - she burns about 100 gallons an hour - and for my frineds in the UK - note the RAF flight suit!!! My new standard!
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04-27-2007, 01:18 AM
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Country: | Crashgate - that Provost has some major tankage there! Mind if I copy the photo and send it to my friend?
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04-27-2007, 01:43 AM
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04-27-2007, 12:42 PM
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| Used to see them training in the Welsh hills at very low level. More than once you could see them throw off a 'proper' fighter with a low late turn down a different valley.
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04-27-2007, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ Crashgate - that Provost has some major tankage there! Mind if I copy the photo and send it to my friend? | Of course.....no problem
That Provost is privately owned....I'll try to find out more | |
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