A daring flight and a catchy tune

[OldAirmail]

One of Henri Mignet's Flying Flea designs. See the Wiki for more info - Mignet Pou-du-Ciel

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjrPgS-t55s[/youtube]


The plane crashed a few years after this flight, and the accident report is interesting reading (aside from the loss of three teeth, the pilot only had minor injuries).

FINAL REPORT ON THE ACCIDENT TO HM 293 REGISTERED 59CKF AT EBCF ON 25 APRIL 2011

[Shadowcaster]

Really enjoyed that, real seat of the pants flying. thanks for posting.

Cheers
Rich

[Fozzer]

Re the accident:
The craft was designed as a Tricycle, rather than a Tail Dragger, enabling the pilot a better view over the engine cowling when taxiing, with the ever-danger of a nose-wheel collapse during landing, which was what happened in this case, with very expensive results!
I much prefer Tricycles in my Flight Sim GA Aircraft for better visibility, but as many of my landings are on grass and rough landing strips, I am forever grateful for "invincibility" in my flight settings...

...something you don't get in real life!.... .... ....!

Paul...Cessna 150 Tricycle.... ...!

P.S...Wooden aircraft!... ....recalling the slow demise of my home-constructed, Wooden Canadian Canoe, left out in the open in all weathers.... ...!