Stocks of Chateau de Nitray Brut in the cellars at Millar Mansions having become sadly depleted, a quick pre-Brexit dash across the channel to Athée-sur-Cher was called for. Unfortunately, René never designed a cargo version of the RF5, so the trip was made by car. After loading up at the Chateau, I was delighted to be invited to visit Rene, who is in remarkable health and spirit, despite the difficult times brought about by the virus. Together with my good friend and former RF3 pilot, Brian Morgan, we were entertained,…
Suite...Year: 2020
CFI-UK VP’s Corner
Hello all Fournier Lovers! I’ve never blogged before, but I’ve just discovered the Blog option on the new uk.club-fournier website that I’m trying to get to grips with, so I thought it would be worth giving it a try. Having struggled for years with the old CFI-UK website and lost my free hosting option by changing my internet provider, Andrew Clymo’s son, Ben, very kindly offered to host the site. But this was not without its problems, mainly because Ben quite reasonably couldn’t give me unrestricted access to the site…
Suite...Formation Day
Formation photoshoot off the Seven Sisters. With thanks to Chris Wood. And the 3 ship, with Simon Norman in RF-3 G-AYJD and Mike Dentith in G-RFAD – Mira Slovak’s second Atlantic crossing RF-4D. Taken by Mike Millar with John Taylor in the lead RF5 G-AZRM
Suite...Vintage Aircraft Club Fly-in – Popham 23 August 2020
CFI-UK VP’s mount – Hmm- must apply the duck oil…. Simon briefs co-pilot, Dave, on formation techniques Getting ready to depart – after a good lunch, courtesy of the Doughnut Company A quick lift-off into the stiff breeze Not quite such a quick lift-off – too many doughnuts perhaps? And there they go……. With thanks to Chris Wood for the photos – you can see his report on the Fly-in on the Global Aviation Resource website at https://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2020/08/25/vintage-aircraft-club-fly-in-popham-23rd-august-2020/
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