Rougham,Wings, wheels and Steam 2010

We have been trying for years to fly into Rougham, we did it finally today! I am very tired but very happy, it was a good day out. We flew there with Roger and Leslie from Stoke and had a nice easy flight there with no problems. We could see the airfield for miles, there were loads of aircraft, vehicles and a funfair there. On landing we covered everything in the cockpit with a sheet to keep them cool and went off to sign-in. As we started to wall up the flight line, Ginge and Brian landed in DF.

DF arriving at Rougham

DF Taxiing

Signing in was a surprise, on paying our landing fees, we were presented with a doughnut and a bottle of water each. Both were highly appreciated, but the water was definitely going to be needed. We had brought a bottle with us, but that soon went in the 31 degree sunshine! The event was really well run and was a great day out. The flying show was due to start at 14:30 and finish about 17:00, but we were getting too hot by 14:00 so decided to leave, leaving Roger & Leslie and Ginge & Brian there to watch the show. A very bumpy trip home and we have found a ‘quirk’ with Hotel Sierra. If taking off with full power on hot days, be ready for the engine to miss a few beats when you level out and throttle back. This was the same as Le Touquet, but we had put in 50/50 4star this time so the fuel pressure and flow did not misbehave.  Once it had settled down, we had no more problems again. Carb ice?

Forgot to mention, on the way back a Spitfire flew past us fairly close and at the same hieght on the opposite direction, a lovely sight!

Some other photos form the day out.

Hotel Sierra at Rougham

Part of the 'Steam' part of the event

Are you sure you don't want any help with that pasty?