Westland Lynx

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: Westland. Model: None(?) Nickname: Lynx
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Helicopter
> FAA Category and Class: Rotorcraft/Helicopter
> Engine Description: single turboshaft

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 11/7/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 0.5
> Number of Times Flown: 1
> Other Aircraft Models Associated: —

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 57
> Date First Flown: 6/27/1989
> Location First Flown: RAF Boscombe Down, UK
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: ETPS, IP not recorded

Recollections: During a staff field trip to Boscombe Down, England, I got to fly the Lynx.  My impression of it was that it flew like a fixed wing fighter, very maneuverable in roll, stable and, well, fun!  We flew over the english countryside at relatively low level, and did a survey of nearby Stonehenge.  Unfortunately, I didn’t record who the flight was with but I do remember really enjoying the hop!

Filed Under: Helicopter, 51-75