Aircraft Used For Aerial Photos

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Jodel D.117 "G-AZKP":-

 

Above : Jodel at Wick after a good day's flying (full credit to Bruce de Wert for noticing the excellent photo opportunity!)

Above : Jodel D.117 at Wick

Above : Jodel at Bute Airfield

Above : Jodel Cockpit

 

 

Kolb Twinstar MKIII "G-KOLB":-

Above : Formation flying with Kolb off the coast of Caithness

Above : Kolb Twinstar at Wick

Above : Twinstar at Wick

Above : Twinstar Cockpit

   

Specifications for Kolb Twinstar MKIII

Specifications for Jodel D.117

Type : Group A, Permit to Fly Aeroplane

Type : Group A, Permit to Fly Aeroplane

Wingspan : 30 ft

Wingspan : 28 ft

Length : 22 ft 6 inches

Length : 21 ft

Height : 6 ft 8 inches

Height : 7 ft

Maximum Weight : 454 kg

Maximum Weight : 617 kg

Fuel Capacity : 39 litres

Fuel Capacity : 113 litres

Endurance @ cruise speed : 2.5 hours

Endurance @ cruise speed : 5.5 hours

Stalling Speed : 40kts (46mph) Full Flaps

Stalling Speed : 30 kts (34mph)

Cruise Speed : 65 kts (75mph)

Cruise Speed : 95 kts (109mph)

Maximum Speed : 82 kts (95mph)

Maximum Speed : 135 kts (155mph)

Engine : Rotax 912, 80 hp

Engine : Continental C-90, 90hp

Year of Manufacture : 1993

Year of Manufacture : 1956

   
 

The Photography Team:-

 

Above : John after celebration flight to mark 100 years of powered flight. 17/12/03

Above : John & Alan at PFA Rally 2003 in Kemble

Above : Alan after celebration flight to mark 100 years of powered flight. 17/12/03

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