Shackleton Taxi runs.

[ecsrobin]

So whilst waiting for my carbon fibre collar stays to arrive that I ordered via the Pistonheads thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=22&...

I happened to stumble upon this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1811202265/av... thought it may interest a few people as I know it's something I'd really like to do and very tempted to although it's that or pay to go in this http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=964...

Anyone help on which one would be better???

[richw_82]

Since the SAAF have curtailed their engine runs on their Shack, and Gatwick are still working towards reviving their MR3; ours is the only Shack still running in the world and the only one capable of moving under its own power. That alone makes it unique - and the chance to experience a taxi run from the co-pilots seat is something that the public cannot do in any Avro heavy in the world. This was why we set the rewards on Kickstarter as they are.... the top level had to be something that would never normally happen.


'Jane' on the other hand is a legend. Not just for evoking the spirit of Bomber Command, but for her epic trip home from the Pacific, her decline at Squires Gate and Scampton, and subsequent rise to the fantastic condition she enjoys today at East Kirkby. Not exactly unique; but now our Canadian friends have flown home where else can you ride in a Lanc?

Regards,

Rich

[richw_82]

Hi all,

With 13 days to go we're just over £8000 towards our structural inspections. We really need your help if we're going to make it!

Besides the taxi run, there are also Griffon pistons, a Michael Rondot Shackleton print, polo shirts and other things available as rewards for different levels of support. We know the Kickstarter platform is a bit clunky to use and requires sign up; but we really would appreciate it if people could take the time - even if its £1 it helps get WR963 closer to flight.

We haven't needed assistance until now, having made it from a dead aeroplane up to a taxying, live and growling Avro masterpiece. We need help to go that little bit further.

Again, help if you can; or share the information if you can't directly.


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1811202265/av...


Kind regards,

Rich

[ecsrobin]

richw_82 said:

Hi all,

With 13 days to go we're just over £8000 towards our structural inspections. We really need your help if we're going to make it!

Besides the taxi run, there are also Griffon pistons, a Michael Rondot Shackleton print, polo shirts and other things available as rewards for different levels of support. We know the Kickstarter platform is a bit clunky to use and requires sign up; but we really would appreciate it if people could take the time - even if its £1 it helps get WR963 closer to flight.

We haven't needed assistance until now, having made it from a dead aeroplane up to a taxying, live and growling Avro masterpiece. We need help to go that little bit further.

Again, help if you can; or share the information if you can't directly.


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1811202265/av...


Kind regards,

Rich

That's great to hear your getting close. Hopefully we maybe able to have a PH Sunday service one day soon in support of the Shackleton. I would rather see money going to this than VTTS

[ecsrobin]

9 days to go and £2k to find hopefully they get there! Has anyone mentioned it on any American forums?

[richw_82]

We tried it on a couple but it quickly disappeared down the boards. Its not a Boeing product, so gained little attention.

We might just make it if things continue though!

[IforB]

Good luck with it and well done for doing such a brilliant job with her so far.

A few quid coming from my direction in a bit.

[richw_82]

6 days to go and less than £1500 to hit the target! Please help us if you can by pledging or sharing the link, it makes all the difference.

First public engine run of the year is on May 2nd for Airbase's reopening, so if you haven't heard the Griffon growl this year now's your chance! This is only a static run-up - WR963 has moved under her own power a couple of times since september, but not far due to being unable to maintain the pneumatic pressure on the failed side. We intend to have the port brake sorted shortly, so taxi runs will resume asap.

Kind regards,

Rich W

[V8LM]

"206 backers pledged £13,380 to help bring this project to life."

Well done.

[richw_82]

Thanks to all that pledged and helped by sharing! This Saturday's runup will see a lot of enthusiasm, and our Chairman and Engineer having a serious discussion about getting the NDT scheduled and sorted asap.