Did some time on a DH-104 Dove....VH-OBI
The machine had only 1600 hrs total time even in the 90's and hasnt flown much since then. If I recall right one of the engine was still a factory installation and was still the best one to get it going.
Gotta love the art of learning to use the steering with the braking system, might go through the front window if not carefull.... and the "Master Air Valve"
, wonder how many times people have taken off with the thing turned off and nothing worked after takeoff.... I know of once ! watched it from the ground
Few fun facts....
- range just about limited with oil
- if no oil leaking when parked then the engine is out of oil
- always carry spare spark plugs prfereably an engineer !
- plenty of rags on board
Great for passenger comfort, Great art to operate, surely turns heads with the looks and the lovely humm on those inverted engines.....all in all a great vintage machine for fishing trips with the mates and a whole heap of slabs at the back
Smoothie......
