FLYING THE PROVOST

[FLYBOYJ]

I've been in California doing my yearly side work. Got to do some work on a Provost - after a condition inspection was completed we flew her around. I had the plane the whole flight and she was a delight to fly. Good aileron authority, lots of "pep" when compared to the L-29 and a lot more maneuverable. Shot the ILS at Palmdale, went back to Fox Field, low approach and landing. A very easy jet to fly, I wish I could own one.

I hope to be back in Denver Sat. Take care....

 

[Wildcat]

Very cool Joe! Your one lucky SOB!

 

[Gnomey]

Certainly is! Good stuff Joe.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Very cool. I bet that was blast!

 

[twoeagles]

Very, very nice! Could two chubby pilots be comfortable in a Provost?
What's the operating cost per hour (I know, if you have to ask, you can't
afford one...)

 

[evangilder]

You get to have all the fun, Joe! 8) Great stuff.

 

[Jank]

I am curious. What is the zig zagging structure on the inside top of the canopy?

 

[CRASHGATE3]

I didnt know there were any flying over there....
I've sat in a few but never got to fly in one
Good on you....keep 'em going !

 

[CRASHGATE3]

I am curious. What is the zig zagging structure on the inside top of the canopy?

Its detonation chord which shatters the canopy on ejection...many RAF jets have them.

 

[CRASHGATE3]

For interest....taken at RAF Waddington airshow 2006

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Thanks guys - she burns about 100 gallons an hour - and for my frineds in the UK - note the RAF flight suit!!! My new standard!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Crashgate - that Provost has some major tankage there! Mind if I copy the photo and send it to my friend?

 

[Heinz]

thats awesome!

 

[Glider]

Used to see them training in the Welsh hills at very low level. More than once you could see them throw off a 'proper' fighter with a low late turn down a different valley.

Lucky man.

 

[CRASHGATE3]

Crashgate - that Provost has some major tankage there! Mind if I copy the photo and send it to my friend?

Of course.....no problem
That Provost is privately owned....I'll try to find out more

 

[CRASHGATE3]

Another view...same day (on close inspection,looks like a nice young lady sat there)

 

[comiso90]

>>I've been in California doing my yearly side work.

cool..

Free lunch in Fresno!

 

[CRASHGATE3]

Oh look.......just found another one.
A bit less tankage,but nice colour scheme (Waddington 2006)

 

[Matt308]

Man look at those antennas! What are all they?

 

[FLYBOYJ]

>>I've been in California doing my yearly side work.

cool..

Free lunch in Fresno!

hehehe..... didn't get up that far, maybe next time!!!!