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Yet Another Bloody Auster

Are there any Austers left to model now?
Well done to the busy Auster team.
I've only ever flown in a J1 and most of that time was spent hanging out taking air-to-airs of my mates DH Moth Minor. I recall it was noisy, vibrating and smelly, but, as I flew PA18s, wasn't that much different.......
 
SPman said:
Are there any Austers left to model now?
Well done to the busy Auster team.
I've only ever flown in a J1 and most of that time was spent hanging out taking air-to-airs of my mates DH Moth Minor. I recall it was noisy, vibrating and smelly, but, as I flew PA18s, wasn't that much different.......
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Yes, there are other Austers to model......and the next subject is being discussed as we speak.

I had about 300 hours in PA-18s, before I flew in my first Auster and found it quite a challenge (in fact I wasnt that keen on it at all) as it was so much different than the Cub. But now, I love the type and feel by restoring and flying them, we are doing that little bit to help preserve what at times is a forgotten type.

Most people remember the aeroplanes of de Havilland, Miles and Percival, but the old Auster always seems to take a back seat, although it played a major part in the revivial of the British aircraft industry after WW2.

Best wishes,

Martin
 
Still enjoying flying this Auster.....think must have more hours in this version than the real thing now!!

But a little bit of practise sat at home in the warm is a lot cheaper than doing it for real.....but then this is a very accurate model and so keeps me on my toes!

Best wishes,

Martin

WZ706 seen here with WZ662 is currently on rebuild to flying condition at my local airfield. The repaint has been created by Peter Watkins and like the Auster is available at:
http://classicbritishfiles.com/
 
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