Drakensburg - Wild Coast - Hluhluwe flying

[Neville Ferreira]

I flew her for 15 years and had loads of fun. A very good and reliable little aircraft.

Gavin did you have the O-200 engin?

[2000andmore]

Hi Neville,

BLX has a Continental C85. Quite adequate for the job and leaves the Cubs far behind

The Taylorcraft has a NACA 23012 airfoil which is the secret to its "speed" and good flying characteristics. The Cessna Citation and Caravan and many other successful aircraft still use it.

It's nice to see you having fun in a Taylorcraft.

Best regards,
Gavin

[2000andmore]

Glen Dell used to own her before the rebuild by Tim Kearton. Seen here with her original registration on what is now the golf course at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Glen was on his way to the Margate airshow.

[Cornell Blok]

Glen Dell used to own her before the rebuild by Tim Kearton. Seen here with her original registration on what is now the golf course at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Glen was on his way to the Margate airshow.

Wow what a blast from the past

[Christopher]

I'm reluctant to ask this; but in this photo (above) the engine appears to be running and there are still stones/rocks under the wheels...strange?

[2000andmore]

BLX never had an electric starter, so "chocks" and a prop swing were required. I guess whoever took the photo was the starter

[Christopher]

Ah, that makes sense, then: thanks, Gavin.

[Whirly]

BLX never had an electric starter, so "chocks" and a prop swing were required. I guess whoever took the photo was the starter

I looks like there is someone inside though.

Whirly.