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Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Hagar » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:36 am

Due to popular demand Popham was one of the few airfields open on Boxing Day. I nipped down there to renew my club membership & see what was going on. The weather was brilliant if a tad chilly round the old lug'oles.

One of the three Beagle Pups that live on the airfield.
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Another resident. A very smart Jodel.
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Several interesting visitors from private airstrips dropped in for fuel & a slap-up breakfast. These aptly named little Tipsy Nippers are becoming popular in these parts.
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The aircraft on finals in the above shot is a beautiful Zlin Trener. First time I've seen it. I caught him later when he departed.
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Low pass right in front of the clubhouse to say goodbye. Darn it, I missed a nice top shot there.
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Mictheslik » Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:08 am

Looking good Doug

Ooooh tempting......I might just come down to that (If the weather's OK.....

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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Fozzer » Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:03 am

Thanks for the reminder of the delightful little Tipsy Nipper, Doug...;)..!

Just re-installed my (lost) FS 2002 Model* back into my FS 2004... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]..!

A fantastic little machine, with a surprising turn of speed, and loads of fun to fly, and highly responsive to power settings!

Its what low level, airstrip to airstrip flying is all about!... 8-)...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...and the occasional "Tipsy"... ;)...!

*Avsim.....>>>>      nipper_v1.zip
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby C » Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:40 am

I imagine the Tipsy Nipper's a good "credit crunch" aeroplane. :)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Omag 2.0 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:44 am

Wonderful looking Zlin! Not a type we see that often. And a Tipsy Nipper always makes me smile...  :)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Brando14100 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:45 pm

Love the GA shots. The low pass one is very nice.

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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby a1 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:52 pm

Very nice crisp shots. ;)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Rifleman » Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:39 am

I can only say ........ " THANKS " Doug......wonderful of you to take us along with you............. 8-)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:37 am

Lovely stuff Doug, I hope we can meet down there over the summer and supp some ale whilst watching the pretty planes 8-)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Willit Run » Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:40 am

Awesome shots, Doug!!! 8-)
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby Roughrider » Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:55 am

Beautiful Doug, Great work.
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Re: Boxing Day at Popham

Postby beaky » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm

Love that Zlin... must be a joy to fly, if the 242 is any indication.
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