Author Archives: Dan Chilcot

Edition 2219 is now available for July. Summer weekdays: First pilot 0900-1300, Second Pilot 1300-1800 (earlier start if needed or Grid day) from 28/3 to 7/10. Summer weekends: 2 pilots to share duties. During BST. Bank Holidays: 2 pilots to … Continued

YM is now back sporting it’s two bladed propeller whilst we await the return of our 4 bladed props from overhaul. Climb parameters remain the same at 65knots for initial climb and 70knots for normal climb. The decent parameters have … Continued

We’ve now had a few frosty mornings and cold damp mornings as we enter the winter period with many more to come. Both can make starting tug engines difficult. In such cases, DI the tug(s) in the hangar and then … Continued

All the tugs will soon have these tags fitted in an attempt to stop spiders and other assorted bug’gers. There is a clear envelope in the tech log binder where they can be put when signing the aircraft DI in the … Continued

CC is now in back in service with a newly overhauled engine. The engine has been bedded in and is performing well but for the first 50 hours straight mineral oil must be used. This can be found in 1 litre bottles … Continued

We are expecting a new engine for CC imminently so I have been ask to send out a reminder on engine handling and best practice to avoid causing damage, in particular on the ground. We often see a stand off … Continued

The Dunstable Regionals will be held from Sat August 5th to Sun August 13th. At this time we are planning to have 5 tugs, all Robins, 4 of our own and LH from Booker. We will need to man 4 … Continued