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15 Aug 07 - 04:20 PM (#2126345) Subject: BS: Wingwalk..UK.where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver Many of you know that I do charity work of one sort or another...firewalking etc....so I want to do a 'wingwalk' but am not sure who I contact to arrange one. If anyone knows of a company or individual who might facilitate this could you please either PM me or let me know on here. Thanks and Best wishes, Mike. |
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15 Aug 07 - 05:14 PM (#2126388) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Cluin There's........... something on the wing! |
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15 Aug 07 - 05:38 PM (#2126408) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Don Firth Yikes!! Mike, be sure you remember the First Rule of Wing-Walking (also works for changing jobs): Don't let go with one hand until you've got a firm grip on something with the other! Don Firth (I get a nose-bleed just thinking about it!) |
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15 Aug 07 - 06:30 PM (#2126434) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Flatpick Try the Utterly Butterly folks ....I don't know their website in UK, but they certainly encourage wingwalking |
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15 Aug 07 - 06:49 PM (#2126447) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: skipy I'm guessing here, but possibly on the upper mainplane of a biplane. Skipy (aircraft engineer) |
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15 Aug 07 - 07:06 PM (#2126454) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: bobad Remember DAEDALUS and ICARUS. |
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15 Aug 07 - 07:54 PM (#2126495) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: katlaughing Thanks, Cluin! I thought it was going to be from that movie where the airplane is loaded with the stoneworks of an old castle, being taken to the states and a gargoyle comes alive on the wing. Can't remember the name of it. Georgiansilver, here are a couple of links: wingwalking; HERE's their pdf info about what they can offer; and, HERE is one man's experience, apparently with Utterly Butterly, as mentioned above. Good luck and DO hang on! kat |
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15 Aug 07 - 08:19 PM (#2126518) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Greg B Wingwalking on a Tiger Moth? Oh HELL no! You want a Stearman. You REALLY want a Stearman. On the other hand, I've flown a couple of Stearmans but never a Moth, Tiger or otherwise. For the pilot, the Moths must be more fun. |
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16 Aug 07 - 02:51 AM (#2126718) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver Thanks for the info so far. It is actually quite frustrating as nothing has worked so far. I had already tried the Utterly Butterly (team Guinot) source but they do not allow money raising for charity. Any further suggestions will be welcomed....anyone any contacts? Best wishes, Mike. |
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16 Aug 07 - 03:17 AM (#2126723) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: The PA Try www.extremedreams.co.uk they may be able to help |
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16 Aug 07 - 03:19 AM (#2126724) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: The PA Or : www.georgewalkerevents.co.uk just dont ask me how I know these things !!! Any one else up for something mad? Good luck |
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16 Aug 07 - 03:25 AM (#2126728) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: The PA Or e.mail biplane@aerosuperbatics.com that all. |
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16 Aug 07 - 07:27 AM (#2126865) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Bee Good Lord! This reinforces for me once again that you cannot really guess anything about people from limited interaction on a forum. I would never have guessed Georgiansilver was into such daredevil activities - Maybe it's the handle, Georgiansilver, but I pictured you more as an antique collecting type with a nice little garden full of Hollyhocks! Good luck and do hang on! |
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16 Aug 07 - 08:40 AM (#2126923) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver mmmmmmmm interesting....antique dealing/collecting is a hobby and I have a cabinet in a prestigious Antique Centre. Have done a couple of 'firewalks' over hot coals, bungeed, abseiled,been to Romania a few times, overland, with Humanitarian aid etc etc for charity and people tell me that at my age I should not be doing these things. I am enjoying my retirement!!!!!! My doctor told me I have the heart of a thirty year old but when I asked him if he could do anything about the body....well...... Best wishes, Mike. |
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16 Aug 07 - 09:01 AM (#2126946) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Backwoodsman Bee - one deranged member thinks GS is a sex-pest and a pervert, and that he should be arrested! If she actually knew him, she'd realise what a ridiculous idea that is, and what an pillock she makes of herself in even suggesting it. BTW - he is in antiques! But his hollyhocks don't bear thinking about! LOL! S:0) |
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16 Aug 07 - 11:58 AM (#2127100) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver My hollyhocks? What about them? |
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16 Aug 07 - 12:40 PM (#2127141) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Rapparee Wear a parachute. Maybe just a reserve, but wear a chute. The airflow is/can be quite fierce. |
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16 Aug 07 - 03:07 PM (#2127292) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Backwoodsman Especially around the hollyhocks..................... |
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16 Aug 07 - 03:18 PM (#2127303) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Little Hawk You really need to talk to William Shatner about this. |
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16 Aug 07 - 05:29 PM (#2127403) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver You mean to go where no man has.......... |
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16 Aug 07 - 06:32 PM (#2127444) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Rowan If you do get to do it, remember Arthur Dent. Cheers, Rowan |
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16 Aug 07 - 06:54 PM (#2127455) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Chorusgirl I've not seen any trace of his hollyhocks!!! |
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16 Aug 07 - 08:34 PM (#2127522) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Bobert Google "Flying Circus", G-zer... It's in Faulkquier (sp) County, Va... Short of that, if you got the $80 an hour to rent a Cesna, we can bget you walkin' in no time... Just get yer insurance apid up and a Greyhound Bus ticket to Va., bring yer $80 an hour and the glory will be all yers... Oh, you don't wnata walk no Cesna wing??? I wouldn't either... You want to walk a lower wing of a Stetsman (sp)... Okay, that will cost you a few extra bucks... B~ |
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16 Aug 07 - 08:45 PM (#2127527) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Cluin If you can't get ahold of Shatner, try John Lithgow. |
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17 Aug 07 - 06:54 AM (#2127759) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Backwoodsman It would be a long way for GS to come Bobert - he's in Lincolnshire, UK! Not many Greyhound buses on the Transatlantic run? :-) :-) |
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17 Aug 07 - 08:17 AM (#2127798) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Bobert Nevermind, GS... No reason to travel this far just to plunge to yer death when you can plunge to yer death on yer side of the pond... B~ |
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17 Aug 07 - 08:44 AM (#2127815) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Backwoodsman LOLOLOLOL!! |
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17 Aug 07 - 11:14 AM (#2127899) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Georgiansilver Gee thanks Bobert..you're all heart.........thanks foir trying to help anyway. However it would appear that I am too 'big' to undertake such a flight as I would have to be under 13 stones weight...too much to think of dieting to that, at my age, and enjoying food and drink as I do. Thanks to all contributors anyway. Best wishes, Mike. |
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17 Aug 07 - 02:35 PM (#2128082) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Chorusgirl Must have heavy hollyhocks!! |
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17 Aug 07 - 09:27 PM (#2128315) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Chip2447 No need for all that... "However it would appear that I am too 'big' to undertake such a flight as I would have to be under 13 stones weight...too much to think of dieting to that, at my age, and enjoying food and drink as I do." Just get a bigger airplane. "I am too 'big' to undertake such a flight as I would have to be under 13 stones weight..." |
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17 Aug 07 - 09:47 PM (#2128323) Subject: RE: BS: Wingwalk..where can I do one? From: Chip2447 Crap, hit the wrong button... "I am too 'big' to undertake such a flight as I would have to be under 13 stones weight..." Holy shite batman, that would mean that I have to lose 13 stones weight to be under 13 stones. Perhaps we can get use of the Spruce Goose for a short walkabout. that one Should hold us. Chip2447(the round one) P.S. Used to work with a little girl from Ireland who once asked me my weigh, in stones, she didn't quite get the concept of pounds. when I told her I weighed about 17 or 18 stones she nearly fell out of her seat. She claimed that no-one she knew in Ireland weighted that much. wonder what her reaction to 25 stones and a bit more today would be today. Chip2447) |