Bucker Jungman

[Shaggy Sheep Driver]

Anyone know of anything in particular to look out for when considering purchase of one of these fine handling beauties (on the register as a 'replica', since it was built far more recently than the originals)? Any 'gotchas' to be aware of in owning and operating?

SSD

[Southern Cross]

A fine choice. Is the one you are looking at with a 125 or 150hp Tigre?

No real gotchas to speak of. The Spanish aeroplanes can be overly nose heavy and a lot of owners go to great lengths to try and get the C of G back. It affects the ability to land on 3 points in some cases.

Many Tigre powered aeroplanes have an Ellison fuel system for inverted fuel.

With an alloy fuselage, there is no oil soakage to be concerned about unlike a Stampe. Normal things then like accident damage, quality of fabric, engine life and maintenance history andwho has done the maintenance.

Check the gear carefully and the brakes - both known weak points on the Bucker.

Is this aeroplane currently owned by someone with initials PB by any chance? (nice aeroplane)

Enjoy - and PM me if you want any more details...

[Lowtimer]

I'msure you'll have checked this out already, but just in case... they have a reputation for being rather cramped in the cockpit. So it's important to make sure that everyone in a proposed syndicate can fit in comfortably, with parachutes if desired, and get full and free control movement.

[Small Rodent Driver]

Just in the process of selling the wife in order to be able to buy one.

Any takers? Low to moderate mileage etc.

:rolleyes:

[Southern Cross]

Oh and many aeroplanes don't have starters, so the current thread on hand starting will be more relevant...

[MLS-12D]

SSD, I assume that you are the originator of this thread on Flyer (http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9141)? If not, you might wish to check it out.

[Negative 'G']

Have a word with Taff Smith or Brian Brown at Breighton, they've rebuilt & operated several types for years.

Neg G:D

[Sir George Cayley]

Have you spoken to a man near Stretton?

I believe he knows a thing or two 'bout them.

Sir George Cayley

[Shaggy Sheep Driver]

Sir George - saw that very man this weekend. Most instructive.

SSD

[MLS-12D]

For the benefit of the rest of us, can you provide a summary of Stretton-man's advice/comments (presumably you took notes)? Thanks.

[Shaggy Sheep Driver]

Southern Cross

Just PMd you.

SSD