The Chipmunk

First flown in 1946, the Chipmunk or "Chippie" was the standard primary trainer of the RAF and other air forces for many years after WWII.  It is said by many to have perfect handling qualities and is thought to be the ideal machine on which to learn to fly a classic 'tail-dragger' aircraft. The "Chippie" is still held in high esteem by the RAF.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight still use Chipmunks as trainers for checking out new pilots selected to fly their Spitfires and Hurricanes!

Type:	DHC-1 CHIPMUNK 22
Engine:	De Havilland Gipsy Major 10 MK
Propeller:	Fairey Reed A66753
Seats:	Two (student in front, instructor in rear)
Length:	7.75m
Height:	2.1m
Wingspan:	10.47m
Maximum Take-Off Weight:	998kg
Never exceed speed (VNE)	120kt
Stall speed:	38kt
G-Limits:	+5g/-3g
Max rate of climb at sea level	900ft per minute
Service ceiling	15,800ft
Max range (standard tanks)	225NM
Max weight of student	15 stone 7 lbs
Max height of student	6ft 4"

'SJ' gave many years of sterling service in the RAF Air Experience Flight Scheme, giving many youngsters their first taste of aviation where she was no doubt responsible for creating air mindedness in many an impressionable youth. Even our Chipmunk Chief Instructor, Bill Perrins, used to fly this actual aircraft back in 1978.... More recently, she has impressed thousands of people with her distinctive and graceful lines as the lead aircraft in the Red Sparrows Chipmunk Formation Display Team.

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