The 289 Register

A couple of question s Dave.
Do you use the same tester each year?
What does the V5C say re emissions?
Did you change the engine/specifications?

Well, today is the day we've been waiting for. Nicola has lifted the travel restrictions so we can now go more than five miles from home. Only problem is it is pouring down and it doesn't look like it will get any better over the weekend so the Cobra will be staying in the garage for a we while long...

Good morning David and welcome. I seem to remember the name Crendonman, perhaps from the CRC, but my memory might be playing tricks. I'm glad to see another Ace will be getting built and hopefully you will be able to glean lots of info from here. Keep us posted on your progress.

Interesting tyres.

I had my fill of them during my time at 661VGS Squadron, Kirknewton, (which incidentally is where 289 Squadron was formed in 1941) They were clapped out bangers which ran on 100l aviation fuel and were as responsive as a barge.

Roger, have you tried using imgur.com ?

The aerodynamics of a hardtop, and hood are similar to an aircraft wing in that the air travelling over it causes reduced pressure hence the soft top popping up at speed. The straps could prevent the rear screen being sucked out rather than pushed out from the inside.

Mine has been fitted since 2006 and done almost 50,000 miles. I hadn't even thought of replacing it.

Loving the work Nige. I'm not sure about the straps. Perhaps if they were black they would be less obtrusive and blend with the pinstripes.

Any pictures?