Super Cub Alpine Adventure South Island, New Zealand

[Penguinracer]

I’ve been in London 30 years, but used to fly back home in Christchurch, New Zealand. I did a good bit of mountain flying in various aircraft (Piper Arrow, Archer, B121 Beagle, C172 etc) but the Super Cub was a firm favourite.
This 17-year old’s flight reminds me of the stuff I used to do, also starting as a school boy. Enjoy;

https://youtu.be/bpAMhdgdmjY?si=PExnAnooTjcgKvT2

[FlyVintage]

Well if you fancy getting back involved…… why not drop in to “The Tiger Club” based at Damyns Hall by the QE2 bridge. We fly Tiger Moths (well singular at the moment since G-ACDC is without serviceable engine), Super Cubs, Cap 10 and Turbs. New members are always welcome and no fee is charged for instruction.

[eharding]

FlyVintage said:

...well singular at the moment since G-ACDC is without serviceable engine...

Hopefully not some voodoo-doll affect, given that the British Aerobatics Association Elywn McAully trophy, being a rather lovely model of G-ACDC (which spent a while on my mantelpiece many moons ago) came a cropper last year resulting in some extensive repairs

[Simpo Two]

FlyVintage said:

G-ACDC

I'd expect Brian Johnson to own that...!

[FlyVintage]

eharding said:

Hopefully not some voodoo-doll affect, given that the British Aerobatics Association Elywn McAully trophy, being a rather lovely model of G-ACDC (which spent a while on my mantelpiece many moons ago) came a cropper last year resulting in some extensive repairs

Unfortunately it may be a bit late! The early history of ACDC is littered with mishaps - so much so that there is little left which has not been replaced or extensively repaired at some time or other. Technically, it was the 3rd production Tiger and is the oldest surviving example, but that’s more than a little tongue in cheek. In any case, G-ASKP (our other one) is nicer to fly; though when I flew her following maintenance the other day she’s developed a marked tendency to bank to the right

Edited by FlyVintage on Friday 7th February 09:16