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Greetings from the UK (Southport)

Discussion in 'Welcomes and introductions' started by abooth2909, Jan 19, 2011.

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  1. abooth2909

    abooth2909 New to Mu-43

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    Jan 15, 2011
    Hi all, just a quick intro really.

    I have recently purchased a GF1 + 20mm lens to complement my Canon 40D and 24-70L. I recently found that as great as the images are from my setup, I miss a lot of shots of the kids as I don't take my gear out with me due to the bulk / weight!

    That's where the GF1 will hopefully step in.

    Andy
     
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  2. Fiddler

    Fiddler Mu-43 Veteran

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    Sep 1, 2010
    Edinburgh, Scotland.
    Welcome Andy, and Hello from Edinburgh. I used to work near Southport many years ago, and did a lot of flying at RAF Woodvale - flying Chipmunks.They were good times. You've bought a nice kit there - very tasty.

    All the best,

    Colin
     
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  3. bilzmale

    bilzmale Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Mar 2, 2010
    Perth, Western Australia
    Hello and welcome Andy - many of us here have found that 'small is beautiful'.
     
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  4. leeh

    leeh Mu-43 Rookie

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    Jan 20, 2011
    Hello Andy

    I have only just joined myself, I recon it's OK around here.
     
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  5. michaelfinch

    michaelfinch Mu-43 Regular

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    Sep 24, 2010
    Lancashire, England
    Hi Andy. Welcome. I'm yet another in NW England. Just over the hill from you in Ribchester. I'm sure you'll enjoy this group - plenty help and advice around and some great pix too.
    Cheers
    Michael
     
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  6. red

    red Mu-43 Veteran

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    Sep 21, 2010
    hello from Switzerland

    Enjoy your nice camera ...we all love our GF-1 :thumbup:
     
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  7. andyw

    andyw Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 27, 2010
    Surrey. UK
    HELLOOOOO from another UKer!
     
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  8. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

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    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    Welcome Andy.
    Make that two of us! Used to travel to Woodvale with my ATC Squadron (418 Aberconwy) to fly Chipmunks. Fond memories of the aircraft evacuation brief, slide canopy back, release stop, slide fully back, dive out avoiding wing :smile:
     
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  9. Fiddler

    Fiddler Mu-43 Veteran

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    Sep 1, 2010
    Edinburgh, Scotland.
    Great stuff! Nice plane the old chipmunk :smile:

    Did you ever fly gliders at Burtonwood?

    I use to love flying, but got grounded due to a health problem:(

    All the best,

    Colin
     
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  10. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

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    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    I only ever flew in the Ventures, so long ago I can't recall where now!
     
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  11. Fiddler

    Fiddler Mu-43 Veteran

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    Sep 1, 2010
    Edinburgh, Scotland.
    "Dive out avoiding wing." Haha.

    Remembering how tight the Chipmunk's cockpit was, and the weight of the bulky and restrictive parachute and life vest, I'd say the chances of bailing out and getting to the ground in one piece were pretty slim :eek:
     
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  12. DarrenG

    DarrenG Mu-43 Regular

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    Jan 3, 2011
    Hampshire, UK
    Especially as the video showed the aircraft spinning towards the ground but the VO said "for the purposes of this demonstration we will assume level flight". Yeah right!
     
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  13. BBW

    BBW Super Moderator Emeritus

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    Jan 13, 2010
    Near "Playland" outside of NYC, NY, USA
    Andy, I'm glad you and your GF1 have found your way here, and I look forward to seeing some of your photographs very soon.:biggrin:
     
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