BluBear

Welcome to the Viper club Dave('s friend), you won't regret it!

Not to blow one's trumpet, but last night I trapped first time on an Essex carrier. (Wingflyer as my witness) I'm not saying it was pretty and it may have been the last available wire, but I done it, honest. This is going to be a fun module!

Now the 19th apparently, or two weeks perhaps

You da man Col!

We used to be a proper country

Indeed. Trying to spot that damn chopper (that shot me down) against the forest was a real struggle in VR!

I concur! It's a trifle tricky with me goggles without iconage

It really is a beautiful beast isn't it? Stunning restoration. I'd love to see this at a show over here, it's been a good 10 years since we've heard a Daimler Benz in these shores. If you can get your hands on a copy, I'd recommend the inaugural Vintage Aviation Echo (https://www.vaemag.com/preview-volume-i). Not only is it a wonderful publication, but one of the chapters is dedicated to Rote 12's restoration and test flight schedule, written by the pilot you see, renowned moustachioed RAF officer and warbird legend, Flt Lt Charlie Brown. Fun fact: Both Fenrir and I flew with this gentleman in a Boeing Stearman many many years ago as RAF cadets on warm summer's evening as a reward for marshalling at an airshow. Ahhh memories.

Nice one chaps, thank you!

I'll be on by 19:30 for tweaking and testing etc.

You're a little high there Perf 😉

Bravo Col! Great session, really enjoyed it thank you. Even if I did make a meal of it at the start. 😁 Really appreciate your expertise and persistence with this, and kudos to Kev and others who have offered additional assistance and testing. Working together for a common goal across many different platforms really offers that extra dimension. Aleppo gonna get it next week.

Oooh, I spy FAA spec clipped wings!

Absolutely astonishing display by a Su-57 Felon. Not sure if we've seen such capabilities demonstrated yet. Talk about AoA!

Mosquito please, naturally.