Owl racer 65-2 G-AYMS, pictures wanted

[Matt Jones]

Does anyone have any colour pictures of this short lived aircraft?

[GOATV]

Hi there, did you get any photos of the above?

Or do you have any other info on this particular aircraft or the pilot who was fatally injured in the crash?

I would be extremely interested to see anything please. :O

[Planemike]

Copy of the AAIB accident report: http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/5-1974%20G-AYMS.pdf

http://crimso.msk.ru/Images6/AE/AE72-2/86-1.jpg Almost certainly at North Weald on 31 May 71.

I recall it made the front page of the Daily Telegraph, probably on 01 June 71. I have seen photographs of the a/c but don't recall any of them being in colour.

Planemike

[Lancman]

There are a few references to the Owl on Google, including this one which features photos and model plans.
https://www.google.com.cy/search?q=owl+racer+plans&client=firefox-a&hs=tuu&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=psFHU8CnE8iXtQazkoDQCg&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1067&bih=743

[Fokkerwokker]

The pilot was a Flight Test Engineer with Handley Page at Radlett prior to joining either the CAA or ARB - I can't remember which.

I flew with him on a number of occasions, on R&D flying, on the Jetstream back in the late 60s.

We were both disciples of NMW who did much to encourage our flying aspirations.

[India Four Two]

Planemike,

Thanks for posting the accident report. Very sobering reading. Blatant disregard of the restrictions placed on the aircraft during its test-flying phase and the use of a prop with a very dubious history.

I hope the PFA is more diligent these days.

[Planemike]

Fw.............

The AAIB report stated the pilot worked for the ARB as a flight test observer.

IFT............

I remember the accident occurring but had never seen the accident report until now. I like you, was rather shocked by its contents.

Planemike

[Highwayno19]

The pilot was a Flight Test Engineer with Handley Page at Radlett prior to joining either the CAA or ARB - I can't remember which.

I flew with him on a number of occasions, on R&D flying, on the Jetstream back in the late 60s.

We were both disciples of NMW who did much to encourage our flying aspirations.




Can I private message you in here please?

[Jhieminga]

I realise that the original request is now eight years old, but I see that the Wikipedia page about the Owl has a nice colour photo of G-AYMS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl_Racer_OR65-2

[FlightlessParrot]

Planemike,

Thanks for posting the accident report. Very sobering reading. Blatant disregard of the restrictions placed on the aircraft during its test-flying phase and the use of a prop with a very dubious history.

I hope the PFA is more diligent these days.
As I read the report, it says that the PFA did everything right, but the manufacturer and pilots disregarded a number of the conditions in the Permit to Fly. Should the PFA have been monitoring the actual flights more closely?

[LynxDriver]

I used to have a friend who's father had a Cherokee based at Panshanger. We sat and watched the Owl Racer make its first flight. Very sad ending to both pilot and aircraft.

[Highwayno19]

The pilot was a Flight Test Engineer with Handley Page at Radlett prior to joining either the CAA or ARB - I can't remember which.

I flew with him on a number of occasions, on R&D flying, on the Jetstream back in the late 60s.

We were both disciples of NMW who did much to encourage our flying aspirations.

Could you private message me please?