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Postby Hagar » Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:52 pm

The weather was kind at Popham today for the International Microlight Exhibition. Must have been a record turnout & just like a mini-Oshkosh. Here's just a few of the many different types on display. No photo could capture the atmosphere. You had to be there.

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More of the same tomorrow. Hope it stays dry.
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Re: Microlights

Postby Ecko » Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:57 pm

Very, very nice photos! :)

What's that aircraft in fifth photo, looks very sleek! 8)
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Re: Microlights

Postby Hagar » Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:01 pm

Thanks. It's a Silence Twister. http://www.silence-aircraft.co.uk/
beautiful little thing. Looks very much like a Spitfire.
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Re: Microlights

Postby Ecko » Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:04 pm

It does indeed look like a Spitfire, it has that same kinda wing. 8)
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Re: Microlights

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:14 am

Lets play "Spot Fozzers Kite"... should be easy! Just look for twin pink airbags for those rough landings ;D
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Re: Microlights

Postby Rifleman » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:52 am

Wonderful array of lightweights here Doug........good shooting..... 8)
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Re: Microlights

Postby Jakemaster » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:52 am

Thanks. It's a Silence Twister. http://www.silence-aircraft.co.uk/
beautiful little thing. Looks very much like a Spitfire.



It looks AWESOME!  I want one for FS!
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Re: Microlights

Postby Hai Perso Coyone? » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:31 am

Whee...Microlights are sooo cute :-* ;D
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Re: Microlights

Postby beaky » Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:37 pm

Neato! I've heard of the Twister; supposedly a real blast to fly.
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Re: Microlights

Postby Fozzer » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:48 pm

Lovely selection of photo's, Doug...!
I've always found "Microlighters/Flexwingers" to be a happy band of chums...!
Probably because their overall running costs are much less than that of other GA aircraft...LOL...!

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Re: Microlights

Postby igs942 » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:19 pm

Great shots Doug. Shame I couldn't make it this time, nice place Popham. Gotta admit I really miss microlighting since my dad sold his 582 Flash II.  :'( :'( :'(
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Re: Microlights

Postby C » Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:32 pm

Nice shots Doug. Those Silence's look really nice. My kind of microlight :)
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Re: Microlights

Postby Jared » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:48 pm

WONDERFUL shots :)
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Re: Microlights

Postby Felix/FFDS » Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:30 pm

Thanks. It's a Silence Twister. http://www.silence-aircraft.co.uk/
beautiful little thing. Looks very much like a Spitfire.



Hmmm - being that they show prototypes built in Germany, I'd say it looks like the He70 ...  :)
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Re: Microlights

Postby Hagar » Mon May 01, 2006 2:47 am

[quote]Hmmm - being that they show prototypes built in Germany, I'd say it looks like the He70 ...
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