@@YouHaveControl Hi Ben, 90 are still flying or in the process of being refurbished in the UK. 4 are in france of which I own 3 of them (1 was totalled, and 1 is being refurbised and 1 is flying) Another 1 is flying in the north. There are 4 or 5 in Ireland flying.There is 2 of them in NZ. Fibrelam is 2 sheets of fibreglass sandwiching a honey comb between. Manufactured by CIBA-Geigy in Duxford it was primarily used for the floorboard on commercial aircraft and initially for concord. Some tips, the TO was too long it should be airborne at around 50 m. Landing speed was to high, aim to touch down at around 45 knots, and keep the nose up, she will stop after around 30 m roll. Most important is protect the nosewheel.
This aircraft is going to be so much fun!
Way to go Ben! Told you you’d like her 😜
Like is an understatement!
@@YouHaveControl great! I fancy another! Keep that engine in check, 503s are known to be more reliable especially with strict maintenance regimes.
@@surftheskiesaviation3733 Its currently undergoing a 50 hour!
Yes brilliant that's my father's Design gary cook streak shadow the best
I remember coming with you to Parham to watch your father fly it in the mid 90’s.
A truly awesome flying machine!
old news but correct.
What happened to them ? Gorgeous design, enthusiastic owners…. Pray tell me the story …
Less and less of them are flying!
@@YouHaveControl Hi Ben, 90 are still flying or in the process of being refurbished in the UK. 4 are in france of which I own 3 of them (1 was totalled, and 1 is being refurbised and 1 is flying) Another 1 is flying in the north. There are 4 or 5 in Ireland flying.There is 2 of them in NZ. Fibrelam is 2 sheets of fibreglass sandwiching a honey comb between. Manufactured by CIBA-Geigy in Duxford it was primarily used for the floorboard on commercial aircraft and initially for concord.
Some tips, the TO was too long it should be airborne at around 50 m. Landing speed was to high, aim to touch down at around 45 knots, and keep the nose up, she will stop after around 30 m roll. Most important is protect the nosewheel.
Perfect thanks for the information! That was my first flight in the shadow ever.
What about reliability, it is British made.