James May: New top toy

[Elvis313]

too bad May's gone with the Clio Cup of aerobatics.

I don't think he'll use it for aerobatics at all.

 

[optimusprime]

I don't think he'll use it for aerobatics at all.

G-OCOK, I've just made a dubious consumer decision.

 

[optimusprime]

Then again, I'm sure even James understands the value of a well-timed split-S in removing an especially tight pair of panties.

 

[ladora]

He looks so happy!

 

[j8mie]

That is awesome, life must be very good for one James May atm. Enjoy it sir

 

[Crazy Vega]

Nice! But.. can he fly it at night?

 

[Derek]

Nice! But.. can he fly it at night?

Probably not, I doubt if it's IFR (Instruments) equipped and certified.

Oh dear, a serious reaction to a sarcastic question!

 

[Heathrow]

Biggles May

Biggles May

Definitely a James type airplane, retro looking 1930?s.

Probably fly?s wearing a WWII replica helmet, smoking a pipe!

Thanks to all for the nice pics.

 

[Seasonone]

a) Because one of those very planes recently killed extremely experienced pilot and professional badass Steve Fossett.

Or did it?

-Referring to the conspiracy he faked his death-

 

[Elvis313]

Definitely a James type airplane, retro looking 1930?s.

Probably fly?s wearing a WWII replica helmet, smoking a pipe!

Thanks to all for the nice pics.

That's what I thought. I'm actually a bit disappointed that he didn't get a Piper Cub

 

[Goldec]

Probably not, I doubt if it's IFR (Instruments) equipped and certified.

Why do you think that?
(serious question, I don't know this stuff )

 

[lePobz]

Probably not, I doubt if it's IFR (Instruments) equipped and certified.

Oh dear, a serious reaction to a sarcastic question!

Looks equipped enough to me, this is the insides of a Super D:

 

[Andeh]

Link of supreme confirmation:

Ownership Status: Owned
Registered Owners:
JAMES MAY
[Address Redacted]

 

[LindenChase]

Can't you kind of delete his adress? The man has got some weird fans.

 

[Heathrow]

Can't you kind of delete his adress? The man has got some weird fans.

+1

.. err, and the URL and quickly, pls.

 

[hokiethang]

Link of supreme confirmation:

Please do not post his, or any presenter's address. The last thing we need is the BBC getting all huffy because of James's rabid fans.

 

[Shawn]

Good work hokiethang, that kind of thing is untoward.

But before the link got redacted, I looked at it and Jame's airplane was made in 1999... so I guess it is second hand after all. I guess he just got a fresh coat of candy red paint.

 

[KaJuN]

Awesome little plane and he looks like a kid on Christmas morning in that first picture. That registration code is pure brilliance! :lol: I wonder if it will be making any guest appearances on television in the future?

 

[Derek]

Why do you think that?
(serious question, I don't know this stuff )

!! Warning, boring stuff up ahead. If you do not wish to read it all, here's a nice kitten !!

To begin with it doesn't appear to have vital and basic Instrument Flying Rules equipment such as a VOR-receiver. While the picture of the cockpit posted by someone else has a GPS-device, GPS navigation is not allowed as a primary navigation device in Europe, partly due to lack of accuracy (and WAAS groundstations). The fact the aircraft is open on the sides don't help much either, and I believe (unsure) IFR aircraft need to be certified to withstand a lightning strike, and I'm not entirely sure something this small is. :lol:

As said, I'm not entirely sure about the last bit. Legislations occupy the brain too much, I rather forget them as soon as possible.

Looks equipped enough to me, this is the insides of a Super D:

Actually, it may look fancy, but it's quite basically equipped.

 

[captain_70s]

I wonder if I can download one of these for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4...

What happened to James' other plane, I thought he had a white one not so long ago...

Anyway, I am glad he is happy with his new flying machine, wish I had one!:lol: