A few pics from Singpore Airshow, we still have one more day of flying. I'll post more when we get time ...
February 19, 2012
February 11, 2012
Our first day on site for Singapore Airshow
What a day ...
We arrived at Seletar before sunrise and with the help of literally, a team of people, got a security clearance and departure for Changi. Flew between 747s , closer than I had ever cared to do. Vectored over Malaysia and Indonesia, in very questionable VMC.
ATC here are not used to an aircraft that can't fly an ILS! Eventually got there. A quick brief and some breakfast but then no AVGAS! Took my slot time with min fuel, enough to see the display area and land again.
First chance I got to put some G on the plane since reassembly.
Lunch, now got AVGAS and the Roulettes and I are the only ones flying the pm session, it was first day for us. The other guys are red hot already and headed home.
The plane felt good in this session, it's been over a month so I'll need a few sessions to get going properly ...
The best part, had to push the plane about 2 to 3 km in steaming heat. Had lots of help but no fun! Will need a better logistical plan for tomorrow.
Been a very long day, looking forward to bed!
Nathan has been a huge help, bet he had no idea what he signed up for on this trip!!
Our wives arrive tomorrow, both looking forward to that.
Best regards to all!
We arrived at Seletar before sunrise and with the help of literally, a team of people, got a security clearance and departure for Changi. Flew between 747s , closer than I had ever cared to do. Vectored over Malaysia and Indonesia, in very questionable VMC.
ATC here are not used to an aircraft that can't fly an ILS! Eventually got there. A quick brief and some breakfast but then no AVGAS! Took my slot time with min fuel, enough to see the display area and land again.
First chance I got to put some G on the plane since reassembly.
Lunch, now got AVGAS and the Roulettes and I are the only ones flying the pm session, it was first day for us. The other guys are red hot already and headed home.
The plane felt good in this session, it's been over a month so I'll need a few sessions to get going properly ...
The best part, had to push the plane about 2 to 3 km in steaming heat. Had lots of help but no fun! Will need a better logistical plan for tomorrow.
Been a very long day, looking forward to bed!
Nathan has been a huge help, bet he had no idea what he signed up for on this trip!!
Our wives arrive tomorrow, both looking forward to that.
Best regards to all!
February 10, 2012
Getting ready for Singapore Airshow
This is now our second day in Singapore.
The aircraft has gone back together OK but we found a split in a fuel hose and didn't have a spare. Nathan spent the afternoon shopping the various aviation suppliers in Singapore.
We should have a replacement in the morning - about the same time I had planned my first practice session at the display site.
There are still a few practice days, so not too much of an issue just yet!
We are enjoying Singapore, food is great, shopping is more vast than imaginable, the people friendly but hot and humid in the hangar!
The aircraft has gone back together OK but we found a split in a fuel hose and didn't have a spare. Nathan spent the afternoon shopping the various aviation suppliers in Singapore.
We should have a replacement in the morning - about the same time I had planned my first practice session at the display site.
There are still a few practice days, so not too much of an issue just yet!
We are enjoying Singapore, food is great, shopping is more vast than imaginable, the people friendly but hot and humid in the hangar!
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