Anson Flight Easter 2019

[ErrolC]

Last Easter I took up the opportunity for a Part 115 flight in the wonderful Avro Anson Mk.1 at Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow. Finally my photos! I'll split them over a few posts.

Anson on the Flightline by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

She looks great! Bill took the three of us through the safety briefing - no photos of course, as I was paying attention! The aircraft has many possible exit points, Bill speculates that this was to reassure RAF decision-makers in the 1930s who were used to open cockpits!


The cabin certainly has a very 1930s feel to it.

Anson Warning by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson Wireless Op Station by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson Flame Floats by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson Cabin by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

[Dave Homewood]

Neat! I have had the privilege of taxiing it it, the first time at Masterton in 2013 with Bill and Robin Reid, an the more recent time last year at Omaka with Ryan Southam at the controls, with Bevan Dewes and James and Bev Kightly as fellow passengers. Both times were magic experiences, it's such a wonderful aeroplane.

[tbf25o4]

The attention to detail both inside and outside the aircraft is beyond belief. I saw the bare bones of it when it first arrived ex-Australia and talked with Bill about the restoration. Full credit
to him and the team for achieving a remarkable rebuild

[ErrolC]

I was in the right seat (not operating anything), while the other two passengers were in the W/Op and Navigation positions. Sadly I didn't get to crawl down and check out the bombsight!

Cockpit and Observer Station by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson - wind the watch! by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson Flares by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Anson Light and Bomb Switches by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Bill Reid doing pre-takeoff checklist by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

And if you want to hear and see Bill going through most of the pre-flight, click through.
Anson startup checklist by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

[ErrolC]

Plenty of sights from unusual angles for an airshow attendee. This was late morning on Good Friday, so most airshow aircraft are in attendance, but limited crowd.

B.E.2e-1 going out by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Waiting for traffic by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Bigger Radials by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

See the Show by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Bill guiding her around by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

[johnnyfalcon]

Brilliant! Green with envy, but very happy for you!

[Dave Homewood]

May 23, 2020 20:30:04 GMT 12 ErrolC said:

Plenty of sights from unusual angles for an airshow attendee. This was late morning on Good Friday, so most airshow aircraft are in attendance, but limited crowd.

B.E.2e-1 going out by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Bevan, Woodsie and Gavin T there.

[ErrolC]

The view out of an Anson is great, and Marlborough is pretty!

Vineyard on the bay by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Patrolling White Cliffs with Anson by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Mountains through the roof by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Coast by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Reflective by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

[ErrolC]

All good things must come to an end, despite the sterling efforts of the Yak-52s practicing over the field in order to keep us stooging about.

Yak-52 Team practice by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Over the hills by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

On Base Leg by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Finals by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Me with the old girl - gorgeous! by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Thanks again to all involved. More photos at
www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/albums/72157714317767218

[davidd]

What a wonderful tour de force, well done!
David D

[Dave Homewood]

Superb report Errol! I hope this drums up lots more customers for Bill and the team.