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NARSES2

May 15, 2024, 06:10:54 AM
My great nephew recently got his private pilots licence and has just bought a part share in this :-

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It's an 1971 Glos/Victa Airtourer Super 150, one of only 3 on the UK Register.

Promised a ride next time I'm up North and Stevens not out on the rigs.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

The Rat

#1
May 15, 2024, 08:19:05 AM
FANTASTIC! And pass along our congratulations from the whole board! Keep us apprised of his exploits, with lots of photos.
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

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kerick

#2
May 15, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
Sounds fantastic! Keep it right side up!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

DogfighterZen

#3
May 15, 2024, 10:11:57 AM
 :mellow:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

crudebuteffective

#4
May 15, 2024, 12:26:17 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 15, 2024, 06:10:54 AMMy great nephew recently got his private pilots licence and has just bought a part share in this :-

You cannot view this attachment.

It's an 1971 Glos/Victa Airtourer Super 150, one of only 3 on the UK Register.

Promised a ride next time I'm up North and Stevens not out on the rigs.

Does its mom know its out?
kit has made models with longer wings
Remember, if the reality police ask you haven't seen us in ages!
When does "old enough to know better" kick in?

The Rat

#5
May 15, 2024, 12:53:59 PM
Interesting control column design.  And according to Wikipedia there are 3 in military service with Bangladesh, 1 with the Royal Thai Police, and one with the Tonga Defence Services Air Wing.

AESL Airtourer
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

PR19_Kit

#6
May 16, 2024, 12:54:32 AM
Quote from: crudebuteffective on May 15, 2024, 12:26:17 PMDoes its mom know its out?
kit has made models with longer wings


Hehehehe, could be right too.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#7
May 16, 2024, 04:04:01 AM
Victa.  I have one of their lawnmowers.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Rick Lowe

#8
May 16, 2024, 10:48:33 PM
Nice to see one overseas; I'm not sure how many are on the civil register here.
None left in the Air Force... still, at least they did buy 'Kiwi Made' at one point.

Have fun up there & stay safe.

And remember, as someone once said "Mankind has a perfect record in Aviation - we've never left one up there."  ;D

NARSES2

#9
May 17, 2024, 06:42:22 AM
Quote from: The Rat on May 15, 2024, 12:53:59 PMand one with the Tonga Defence Services Air Wing.


Going by the Tongan's I've met that has to be a single seater  :angel:  ;)
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#10
May 17, 2024, 11:50:35 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 17, 2024, 06:42:22 AMGoing by the Tongan's I've met that has to be a single seater  :angel:  ;)


And it'd NEED longer wings too!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rick Lowe

#11
May 18, 2024, 08:03:50 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 17, 2024, 06:42:22 AM
Quote from: The Rat on May 15, 2024, 12:53:59 PMand one with the Tonga Defence Services Air Wing.


Going by the Tongan's I've met that has to be a single seater  :angel:  ;)

But perfect for the Forward Pack... which is why some schools over here import them, of course...

NARSES2

#12
May 19, 2024, 04:08:23 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 18, 2024, 08:03:50 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 17, 2024, 06:42:22 AM
Quote from: The Rat on May 15, 2024, 12:53:59 PMand one with the Tonga Defence Services Air Wing.


Going by the Tongan's I've met that has to be a single seater  :angel:  ;)

But perfect for the Forward Pack... which is why some schools over here import them, of course...

True  :angel:

I'm lucky enough to have been to Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. Of them all Samoa's my favourite, but the Tongan's are great. Mind you I wouldn't argue with a copper  :angel:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

sandiego89

#13
May 19, 2024, 10:43:10 AM
That scheme on the Airtourer looms to be the wrong shade of blue, and the tyres are not original....... ;)
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Rick Lowe

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May 19, 2024, 10:28:21 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 19, 2024, 04:08:23 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 18, 2024, 08:03:50 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on May 17, 2024, 06:42:22 AM
Quote from: The Rat on May 15, 2024, 12:53:59 PMand one with the Tonga Defence Services Air Wing.


Going by the Tongan's I've met that has to be a single seater  :angel:  ;)

But perfect for the Forward Pack... which is why some schools over here import them, of course...

True  :angel:

I'm lucky enough to have been to Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. Of them all Samoa's my favourite, but the Tongan's are great. Mind you I wouldn't argue with a copper  :angel:

Yeah, the PC brigade hasn't made too much headway over there - you're likely to collect a smack around the ear with something or other. Old School Coppering.  ;D  :thumbsup:
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