Norwich

[noryport]

Couple more of the 175...

DPP_0001 by johnlukebilcliffe, on Flickr

IMG_9830 by johnlukebilcliffe, on Flickr

IMG_9832 by johnlukebilcliffe, on Flickr

IMG_9839 by johnlukebilcliffe, on Flickr

Just found out about the gear retraction cycle. Front bit goes up and rear 2 wheels go half way up ...

[The Cameraman]

Hi John,

not a pretty but a purposeful design but doesn't she look low to the ground? Does the landing gear retract?

Regards

Reggie

[rich]

Very nice indeed John, I saw it was airborne this morning at Norwich 09:05, and it was up at Aberdeen at 16:00 on FR24.

[noryport]

Hi Reggie...I saw the machine mainly on the ground and seen it take off but didn't see any retraction.
So I really can't say for certain about this. Lots of funny features such as an overgrown rear rotor, and mini strake /fairings from the body onto the boom?
Didn't really think much about its height off ground, but since you mention it cheers..JB

Just seen your reply Rich, thanks for the kind comment. It was busy this morning and I bumped into your manager this morning while waiting at the wrong end of the runway
for the thing to return That's life in the fast lane ,thinking it wont use the ILS/27 end