dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 The last couple of days has seen me once again enjoying the hospitality of Goodwood Aero Club in Sussex. Some real rare birds appeared and it was very busy. Today was quiet until around 10:00 then all of a sudden the place sprung to life and it was like a beehive. At one time I counted over 20 aircraft in the circuit! 4 Polish aircraft all came in together arriving on the runway within seconds of each other. all were flown by female pilots and one of the aircraft I'd never heard of, A Tecnam P2006T, Production only started in 2010 so to see one was a real treat! I took over 200 photos, but dont worry, I wont post them all! any way enjoy!......... The Tecnam P2006T Through the hangar doors, The resident Harvard undergoing maintainence some of this lot hadnt flown for a long time. Pilatus PC12. resident at goodwood Exotic looking Diamond Star A beautiful Starduster 200, Looks good but not so nice to fly according to the pilot that used to own this aircraft. He sold it to the current owner A nice pair of Christen Eagles, A bit like a Pittts S2 on steroids! A rare vintage Cessna 120 called in. This little bird was off to Rehill,then Headcorn and then back here. The pilot was under training. Had a nice chat with his instructor over a coffee. The Polish invasion! A smart French Robin arrived with the Poles another view of the Tecnam Cub in a hurry ! The calm before the storm. The flying school aircraft lined up ready for a days work. Beautifully turned out Tiger Moth No idea what that tiny thing is, It seems to run on a VW car engine so could be a modified Druine Turbulent. This rare Leopard Moth put in an appearance Not sure what this is other than its German, coulnt get a good view of it. Volpar Beech 18 Something that was waiting to go onto the Race track, A Lambourghini Gillardo Even my Fiesta was taller!! Thanks for viewing, there are a lot more besides these!! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi Alan, I would say this is airplane heaven! A superb collection of unusual aircraft and very well spotted by yourself. I wish I was there I hope you will post more if you get the time and inclination Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Oh! and could you edit out the registration on my Lambo please? Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Great shots Alan! G-BBBB is a Macconnacher SA Taylor Monoplane, according to GINFO - http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=BBBB Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Great shots Alan! G-BBBB is a Macconnacher SA Taylor Monoplane, according to GINFO - http://www.caa.co.uk...ullregmark=BBBB Thanks mate, well thats another one I'd never heard of. strange looking beast I must say. Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very nice shots, I have to show the "Hello Kitty" ones to my sister! Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Great set of pics Alan. It looks a great place to go to see some rare aircraft. Thanks Alan for posting them, looks like you had a funday out. PS the cars not bad either. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Great shots of some rare aircraft that one seldom gets to see in their native habitat. Thanks for sharing them with us that are less fortunate to be able to get out into the wilds. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Looks like you had a great day there Alan, and some real odd planes around. Found this little article on the build of G-BBBB for you. Link to post Share on other sites
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