Life’s a Beech

FlyPast’s resident warbird pilot Dave Unwin sampled the delights of the twin-engined Beech 18 Expeditor.

Tim Darrah and Dave Unwin flying Beech 18 G-BKGL.
ALL KEITH WILSON

There are few things more sonically satisfying than to operate the twin throttles of two well-tuned radials. As we rumble across the Berkshire countryside, owner Tim Darrah* gives the port prop lever the tiniest of tweaks and then they’re beautifully synched. I glance at Tim and we both grin at each other. No words are necessary – the smiles are enough.

Become a Premium Member to Read More

This is a premium article and requires an active Key.Aero subscription to view.

I’m an existing member, sign me in!

I don’t have a subscription…

Enjoy the following subscriber only benefits:

  • Unlimited access to all KeyAero content
  • Exclusive in-depth articles and analysis, videos, quizzes added daily
  • A fully searchable archive – boasting hundreds of thousands of pieces of quality aviation content
  • Access to read all our leading aviation magazines online - meaning you can enjoy the likes of FlyPast, Aeroplane Monthly, AirForces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, Aviation News, Airports of the World, PC Pilot and Airliner World - as soon as they leave the editor’s desk.
  • Access on any device- anywhere, anytime
  • Choose from our offers below