What Cockpit? MK VI

[sycamore]

Another single-piston trike from Eastern Europe/Russia ?

[India Four Two]

Sycamore, yes.

[twochai]

Hmmm... Would the sky-blue stripe across the bottom of the panel not lead to pilot disorientation if the aircraft became inverted??

[India Four Two]

Maybe, but it matches the lower part of the AH :)

[India Four Two]

First flew in the late 60's. A later variant featured prominently in the news in February 2009.

[Kitbag]

Embraer Bandeirante?

[India Four Two]

kitbag, no.

Sycamore was going in the right direction :
Another single-piston trike from Eastern Europe/Russia ?

[Kitbag]

Stupid, stupid, stupid!

I should have read the rest of the thread shouldn't I?

So having read your clues properly I'll go for the Zlin 43

[India Four Two]

Kitbag,

Second time lucky. The derivative 143 was used by the Tamil Tigers as a bomber in 2009.

You have control.

[Kitbag]

Just following my nose. Don't think this one has appeared before.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Kitweston/What%20Cockpit/WCP2_6.jpg

[India Four Two]

Kitbag, are you and I the only ones participating?

Helicopter, possibly from Bell?

[Kitbag]

Probably, definitely, no

[sycamore]

how about PZL W-3?

[Kitbag]

Sycamore, had to go and look that one up, rotary isn't really my area. Was surprised to find PZL now owned by Agusta Westland.

Anyway, in answer to the question, it is not the PZL W3; the subject helicopter would be somewhat lighter than the PZL design, it is now in service and in production with additional variants being developed.

[sycamore]

How about AW 109/119 or variants thereof ?

[Kitbag]

No, although in the same general class this one is very much a twin and is a younger beast than the Italian bird.

[Brian Abraham]

An interesting view of a P-51 cockpit.

St. Clair Photo-Imaging 360º Pans (http://www.stclairphoto-imaging.com/360/P51-Mustang/P51_swf.html)

[sycamore]

How about the Bell 429 ,just to keep drifting along ?

[Kitbag]

D'you know I'd nearly forgotten what the subject is! It's not a Bell, it is not an American design, but is set to be used over there. It was derived from a similar mission requirement that the Bell will fulfil.

[evansb]

American Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota ?

[Kitbag]

Evansb has it in one!

The Eurocopter UH 72 Lakota, over 340 are on order. Based upon the EC145 they are intended to replace the ubiquitous UH1.

Now, should we just let this thread die quietly?

[evansb]

Thanks Kitbag. We will see how long this one lasts, then I'll decide if I will participate further. Here is the next mystery cockpit:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP100829.jpg

[sycamore]

Looks like `Something very self-important`,large single piston,probably a trike,non retracting,from USA ?

[evansb]

Yes to trike. Yes to fixed gear. No to piston. No to USA.

[sycamore]

Is it the PAC 750 XSTOL then?

[evansb]

sycamore is spot on:ok: You have control.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/15PAC750XLVH-EAK.jpg

[sycamore]

Thanks , OPEN HOUSE ...

[norwich]

Open house ! Well this one does not appear (I think) in Mels supurb list ... but I am sure will be so easy .... for the collected genius ... ??? Keith.

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/samnewsome/norwih%20general/cp03.jpg

[Kitbag]

Prewar British military by the colour, thought perhaps something like the Miles Magister, but maybe with a stalling speed of 40mph the Cierva autogyro may be more likely.


Just checked the lists:( Back to the drawing board!

[sycamore]

It`s a `Tipsy -B`...... if confirmed OPEN HOUSE..

[norwich]

Sycamore has it ! I have seen this refered to as Tipsy Trainer 1 and Tipsy and others I think ?
Sycamore has declared OPEN HOUSE .........

Keith.

[sycamore]

i did fly one about 32 years ago,but failed to log the reg....

[norwich]

This is the one in question, taken a few weeks ago at Panshanger, looks to be under restoration, maybe to fly ???? Keith.

http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/samnewsome/pans%20rev/DSC_0348.jpg

[evansb]

Here is the next 'What Cockpit?':
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP100901-1.jpg

[Kitbag]

One of those bug eyed German designs?
FW 189?

[sycamore]

possibly a `lifting body` ,HL-10 ? Bit `tatty ` looking for such a valuable research a/c..

[evansb]

Sorry, not from Germany. Not an experimental or research aircraft either. It did, however, accomplish a couple of firsts.

[Kitbag]

With such a basic set of instruments I don't think this is the pilots station, could it be for a bomb aimer?

Can I see 2 altimeters on the panel?

[NutherA2]

Prone pilot Desford?

[evansb]

Not a prone pilot aircraft. Photo is the aft cockpit of a tandem seating configuration. Series production totalled just under 150 examples.

[sycamore]

How about an B-57 then ?

[evansb]

Sorry, not the Martin B-57 Canberra. Getting closer though..

[Noyade]

Martin B-47 Canberra.

Freudian slip mate? :)

The B-47?

[evansb]

Sorry, not the Boeing B-47 Stratojet. No slip intended. Just poor typing skills.

[twochai]

Bri: Check your PM's.

TC

[Noyade]

North American B-45A. Sorry, I forgot you mentioned a production run of approximately 150, making the B-47 stab rather dumb. :(

[evansb]

Noyade is correct:ok: Well done:D You have control.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/b-452.jpg

[Noyade]

Thanks Brian! A rarity for me. Thanks for the clues!

Couldn't find this on Mel's list so here goes...

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/584/hooray.png (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/hooray.png/)

[Noyade]

It's Japanese.

[aviate1138]

Konnichiwa! I'll try the Mitsubishi Ki-21 (Sally)?

[Noyade]

Sorry mate, not Sally. This machine was designed for a very long flight from Tokyo to New York to celebrate the 2,600th birthday of the Japanese Empire. A newspaper sponsored the construction...

[Kieron Kirk]

Tachikawa Ki-77.

Ciarain.

[Noyade]

Tachikawa Ki-77.

:ok: Your control KK!

[Kieron Kirk]

It will have to be open house as I do not have anything to post.

Ciarain.

[evansb]

Here is the next "What Cockpit?":
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP100904.jpg

[sycamore]

I`ll go with an A-6 variant,EA6 or something,as a starter, for country ,type...,

[evansb]

Sorry, not U.S. made.

[samusi01]

KA-52


need some more characters...

[evansb]

samusi01 is correct.:ok: The Kamov KA-52. Your turn to post a challenge.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/az_ka-52_31.jpg

[samusi01]

I'm sorry, I'd be hard pressed to come up with anything remotely challenging. Open field here...

[Kitbag]

Try this one:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Kitweston/What%20Cockpit/wcp29.jpg

[Cubs2jets]

French?

C2j

[aviate1138]

Could it be a Supermarine 508/529?

[sycamore]

Could be a Saab J-29 ?

[Ali Qadoo]

F-101 Voodoo?

[Kitbag]

You're all in roughly the right time frame, but this is mainland European, and operated by a number of nations.

[Ali Qadoo]

Fiat G-91?

[Kitbag]

Spot on Ali Qadoo, an aircraft I've always found pretty. It won the NATO Lightweight Strike Fighter competition of 1953, meeting some pretty stringent demands in the process, used by Germany, Greece, Italy and Portugal over 700 built. A further development was replacing the single Orpheus turbo jet with a pair of GE J85 reheated engines in a slightly refined airframe.

Just out of interest, does anybody else know of a similar in service evolution i.e. jet single to twin engine design?

[Ali Qadoo]

Away from home, armed only with my trusty laptop. Open house.

[Fitter2]

This isn't on the list, something completely different.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2zg50y9.jpg

[asw28-866]

Not perchance the Currie Wot?

'866'

[Fitter2]

Wot? What? Not a bad guess, but no.

[Fitter2]

Over 12hrs without a bite? Just to be helpful, ASW28-866 was in the right part of the world and the correct wing count.

[Kitbag]

Mate, you can go days without a bite (check out the Lakota posts #4511-4521):p

Anyway, I'll go for Spartan Three Seater

[asw28-866]

Alright I'll go again...Isaac's fury?\

'866'

[Fitter2]

Kitbag - 2 seats too many.

ASW28 - not the mini-Fury (although there was one parked only 50 yards from the mystery cockpit).

[asw28-866]

Complete guess now....a 'Ragwing'?

'866'

[Fitter2]

I didnt know there was a specific type called 'Ragwing'. I must look it up.

Anyway, no.

There are 25 of the challenge type on the CAA register, so it isn't exceedingly uncommon.

[evansb]

Mignet pou-du-ciel ?

[VX275]

FRED says poo to the Flea.

[Fitter2]

I suppose, Bri, you may have been misled by 'the right number of wings'. And I'm 99% sure, although I haven't looked, that there aren't 25 Mignet Fleas on the G-INFO register.

There are, however 25 FREDs, including this one
http://i53.tinypic.com/vyrsqf.jpg
so I guess VX275 has control

[Kitbag]

I feel I have to call foul on this.

How can the right number of wings in relation to a biplane (Currie Wot) suddenly become a parasol monoplane?


Answers on a post card

[aviate1138]

This postcard says it looks like a biplane that has lost a pair of wings......:rolleyes:

[Fitter2]

Mea culpa

I took so many pics at Sywell last weekend I mixed up my aircraft and panels, and only realised my error after posting the pic of G-ORAS.

The panel was indeed FRED, and profuse apologies for misleading the experts.

Hangs head in shame.

I hope VX can do better...........

[VX275]

Sorry guys I've never managed the trick of posting photos here so OPEN HOUSE.

PM me if you feel you could help as I do have a few cockpits to offer.

[Fitter2]

VX275 - check your PMs.

[Fitter2]

Since VX appears to have gone into hiding, does that make it open house?

[evansb]

Given that nearly a week has gone by, I would say YES.

[DIBO]

I'll give it a try with this one :
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/DIBOYOU/PPRune/HPIM0175.jpg
(had to remove some sensitive info)

[DIBO]

A lot of levers blondie has to concentrate on...
And wait untill I'll post her picture, it was a breathtaking flight in more than one way
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/DIBOYOU/PPRune/HPIM0220.jpg

[sycamore]

Must be a `Zeppelin` of some sort ...

[DIBO]

well Sycamore, the 'lighter than air' clue might be in the right direction, judging from this picture :

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/DIBOYOU/ATCBox/HPIM0210.jpg

but with all these clues, the winning answer must be pretty specific

[DIBO]

to soothe the pain of all your brain crunching to find the correct answer...
aaaaaaahhh,
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/DIBOYOU/ATCBox/HPIM0229-1.jpg

[sycamore]

How about an ATG AT-10 ?

[DIBO]

Nope
Not an AT-10, look closer at the EFIS-EICAS, that will tell you why it can't be the AT-10 ;)

[evansb]

ZLT Zeppelin LZ N07-100 ?

[DIBO]

spot on
another last aaaahhhh moment
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab142/DIBOYOU/ATCBox/HPIM0183.jpg

[DIBO]

evansb, :ok:
Open house

[evansb]

Thanks DIBO. Lovely photos. Here is the next challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP100919.jpg

[sycamore]

Must be a Kamov Ka -26...if so ,Open House..

[evansb]

sycamore is correct:ok:.

[one11]

Not been on this thread for a while but this sems not to have featured before



http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu98/viscount700/prune2009-1.jpg

[Agaricus bisporus]

It's a BA Swallow.

Open House, I've got no photos to post.

[one11]

Confirmed - BA Swallow

[Fitter2]

Another bit of fun. Any hints will be double checked for accuracy.......


http://i52.tinypic.com/2yn2hw4.jpg

[Mechta]

Colomban MC-30 Luciole?

[Fitter2]

Helo Mechta

you must have been at Sywell LAA rally too.

Over to you.

[Mechta]

Hello Fitter2,

No, I wasn't at Sywell, but I have been fascinated by the Luciole from the moment the first news of it filtered across from France around 2006. To be able to power an aeroplane with a small four stroke industrial engine seemed like the answer to a homebuilder's dream.

As soon as I saw that V-twin (Briggs & Stratton Vanguard or Honda), both have been used), I was pretty sure it was the Luciole. There is also the Czech SD-1 with the same engines, so I did need to do a search first.

Here's the next one:

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz96/s4racergp/cockpit2guess220910.jpg

[sycamore]

The NA X-15 ?

[Mechta]

Hi Sycamore, Well done!! North American X-15
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz96/s4racergp/X-15_in_flight.jpg

Over to you!

[sycamore]

Open House....

[Mr_Grubby]

Five years ago today I started this thread.
Never thought it would last this long !!

Clint.:ok:

[norwich]

Mr Grubby. Thank you for starting this ! Please allow me to kick start the sixth year with this little photo ? it does not appear in Mels supurb listing, and I assume will not linger too long ??

Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cp01.jpg

[asw28-866]

One of Mr Vans? RV8?

[ozbeowulf]

I don't know what aircraft it is; but I love the warning decal above the artificial horizon...

Glenn

[norwich]

Sorry not a Vans type ? Yes I like that advice sticker too ?

Keith.

[Fitter2]

LH-10 Ellipse?

Edited to say, no, it can't be. How about a Rutan Long-Eze?

[norwich]

Fitter2. Not a Rutan design either ?? But is closely related to the Long-EZ ?? just added this bit to ease any confusion ??

Keith.

[norwich]

Well, after 1200 views and a couple of very well educated attempts, time for a small clueette ? This particular aircraft is based at my local airport .... Norwich (EGSH) (NWI) ... and actually landed in front of my eyes this afternoon ! propelled by its pusher propeller, with its winglets glistening in the late sun ?

Keith.

[Kitbag]

Looks like a cozy arrangement in there

[Fitter2]

Hello Norwich

Was Kitbag's subtle offering right or wrong? If wrong, another cluette maybe in order, but my assumption is that a pusher canard is pictured.

[norwich]

Aha ! Mmmm .... I have been looking at Kitbags criptic question ?? and am finding it difficult to find a link ?? maybe just my limited knowledge ??

Fitter2 ... yes pusher and carnard are in there ... two seater ... one in front ... one behind ?? not the best of safety record ... and as of 1 second ago I have looked at G-INFO and, to my amazement !, found this to be the only UK based example of this aircraft ??

Keith.

[Fitter2]

Hi Kitbag

probably not a Cozy then, although there is only one Cozy Classic on G-INFO.

Further investigation necessary.

[Kitbag]

Stabbing very wildly- Berkut 360?

[norwich]

Kitbag, Stabbing very wildly pays of sometimes !! Spot on ...
The floor is yours :D

Photo taken a few days ago ... Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/DSC_0090-1.jpg

[Kitbag]

B@gger!

It was such a wild stab based on descriprtion I didn't bother to look again til this morning, apologies if someone with a real puzzler is waiting in the wings, the floor is all yours.

Open House

[evansb]

Here is one to keep this thread alive:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101004.jpg

[stevef]

Douglas DC2 by the look of the yokes and pedestal.

[evansb]

Yes, stevef, it is a KLM DC-2. Note the compass. You have control.

[stevef]

Can't be many cockpit pictures not covered now!
I don't think this one's come up before:
Easy one, though.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r291/stevef_2007/WCquiz1.jpg

[sycamore]

CASA 1-11 or He 1-11 in old money ,with a British twist..

[stevef]

Neither of those, I'm afraid, Sycamore.

[evansb]

Siebel Si-204 ?
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/siebel-si-204-liaison-french-1947-01.png

[stevef]

Bri has it. :ok:
Over to you.

[evansb]

Thanks Steve! Here is the next mystery cockpit:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101006.png

[evansb]

Clue: When carrying the mail, one of these ships was known as ZEPHIR.

[India Four Two]

All four were "Aeolus," "Zephir," "Pampero" and "Zyklon"?

Do 18 diesel flying boat. Nice Popular Mechanics link here:

Popular Mechanics - Google Books (http://is.gd/fQUmo)


I didn't realize the engine had a dual-crankshaft with opposed pistons in the same cylinder.

Open house if correct.

[evansb]

India Four Two is correct.:ok:

Best regards,

Bri

[Kitbag]

Inspired by another thread, hope this gets people thinking:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Kitweston/What%20Cockpit/WCP1012.jpg

[Fitter2]

I'm guessing the cockpit shown is in Nevada, and the rest of the airframe is on a Predator in the 'stan.

[Kitbag]

Fitter 2

Your guesses are wrong, but the type is correct. Look at the uniform, not the usual flight suit that the military drivers seem to wear. The normal area of Ops for this aircraft is a lot closer to the operators home address.

Anyway I guess the floor is yours

[Fitter2]

Thanks, Kitbag

Nothing to hand, so open house, and I won't feel guilty about jumping in a future open house.

F2

[evansb]

To keep this thread alive, I volunteer this example:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101015-1.jpg

[Fitter2]

Looks rather like the latest iteration of the Scheibe Falke, but as a previous version has appeared on the list, I guess not.

[evansb]

It is a Scheibe, but not the SF 24B, which is on the list.

[Fitter2]

I was thinking of the 25-C Rotax Falke, (a further development of the Slingsby T-61, a licence built SF25B.)

[evansb]

Here is the mystery aircraft, a 1970 Scheibe SF 25B Falke:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/50mp01hb23645ak1.jpg

OPEN HOUSE

[Fitter2]

I thought it looked Falkish. (The stick and spoiler controls are a bit of a givaway, although panel/avionics vary enormously).

To keep the pot boiling, one which shouldn't last long:

http://i55.tinypic.com/2itogtd.jpg

[Fitter2]

Just to bring the thread back up the list, the aircraft is on the G- register (as you would expect from the cockpit labels), and has a current Airworthiness certificate.

[evansb]

Fisher Tiger Moth R80 ?

[Fitter2]

Definitely yhe right number of wings (I double checked this time).

However, not an R80 Moth.

[Fitter2]

The type first flew in 1963, but this example was built and flown within the last 15 years.

[Fitter2]

And (just to bring it back up the page) there are 15 of the type on the G- register.

[asw28-866]

Mr Issac's Fury?

866

[Fitter2]

Isaac's Fury indeed. This one:

http://i53.tinypic.com/r9g4yr.jpg

Actually G-BWWN but they look much more 'authentic' in mid-war livery.

Over to you..........

[evansb]

Before October ends, here is another mystery cockpit:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101028.jpg

[Harley Quinn]

Guessing Scandinavian design

ASJA Viking?

[evansb]

Sorry not a Viking. Not from Scandinavia, but it is a taildragger.

[evansb]

Another clue:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101028A.jpg

[sycamore]

A Hornet Moth ,perhaps ?

[evansb]

sycamore is spot on:ok: The de Havilland Hornet Moth. You have control.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/gvfw-06-0711.jpg

[sycamore]

Open House...

[Noyade]

Open House... http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8826/whynot3101452.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/whynot3101452.jpg/)

[aviate1138]

A wild stab. Junkers Ju 290 perhaps?

[Noyade]

Good stab mate! But no vital organs. Not a Junkers but it is a German.

[sycamore]

Fw 200 Condor,Civil..

[Noyade]

Fw 200 Condor,Civil..

You're on a roll mate! :ok:

Your thread.

[sycamore]

Open House...

[Noyade]

You can just make out two prop blades through the cockpit window...

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/847/prope.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/prope.jpg/)

[sycamore]

Must be a Tri-Dak ?

[Noyade]

God that was quick! :ok:

[sycamore]

OPEN HOUSE ..again...

[Noyade]

OPEN HOUSE ..again...Got another tri-motor for ya mate...

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/1068/trimotor9358062.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/trimotor9358062.jpg/)

[sycamore]

Lots of corrugations, a Junkers perhaps ?

[Noyade]

Not a Junker's mate.

Just out of interest, how do you go about solving these things?

If the situation was reversed, I wouldn't have the faintest idea.

[Agaricus bisporus]

Le Wibault-Penhoet 283 peut-etre?

[Noyade]

Not a Wibault, but you're in the right country. Only one built. The company responsible built a lot of fighters including a very well known one in WWII. The designation is a hundred more than this fighter.....

[skytrain10]

First time on this forum - Dewoitine D-620 possibly?
(= D520+100!)

[Noyade]

Ken?! As if by magic, how did you get over here?

Dewoitine D-620 :ok:

Your control!

[dixi188]

After the hints I think it might be the Dewoitine D 620.

Open house if correct.

Thanks for the thread, most of it is far too obscure for me though.

[skytrain10]

As if by magic, how did you get over here?

Multi tasking mate :)

Besides which you have duties elsewhere!

Have to be Open House as nothing prepared.

[skytrain10]

Well as there are no takers here is my first image for this forum:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/Silhouette%20Challenge/de95efba.jpg

[sycamore]

A-4 Skyhawk ?

[skytrain10]

Well done sycamore, it is indeed the A-4 Skyhawk - the A-4M to be precise :ok:

All yours.

[sycamore]

Got nuthin`, OPEN HOUSE...

[SloppyJoe]

http://www.flight-manuals-on-cd.com/March2009.JPG

[sycamore]

Is it a `dockyard` job from Belfast ?

[SloppyJoe]

Nope. Wrong continent. Only two still flying in Europe as far as I know.

[SloppyJoe]

Not from North America either although the US customs service used to have some, should be easy to get now.

[skytrain10]

GAF Nomad I think?

[SloppyJoe]

Yeap thats what it is, over to you.

[skytrain10]

Thanks SloppyJoe. Here's one to consider:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/Silhouette%20Challenge/52b784d5.jpg

[sycamore]

Does`nt look too sopisticated,so we`ll start with F9F Cougar,fo single engined from USA....

[skytrain10]

Hi sycamore. It is single engined, but not from the US. Newer than the Cougar.

[sycamore]

Not enough pixels,so it maybe a bit of a `Mystery` ship ,from the other side of the `ditch`....

[skytrain10]

Assuming I'm following your thinking correctly you would be in the right part of the world :)

[sycamore]

Okay,Mystere IV,or possibly Super Mystere..

[skytrain10]

Thats what I thought you were thinking :).
You're very close but not the Mystere/Super Mystere.

[sycamore]

This screen is so bright ,Imust be seeing a `Mirage` then,an early one...

[skytrain10]

Imust be seeing a `Mirage` then,an early one...
And the model is......?

[Noyade]

MD-550...Mirage1...?

[sycamore]

I`d say ,based on the fact it`s only got `un moteur`,then it`s probably a IIIA,`as the earlier protos were bi-moteurs..and it`s in a museum,I guess...

If so ,Ouvrez les portes`...

[skytrain10]

Sorry Noyade, not a Mirage I

But it is a Mirage III sycamore. Well done:ok:

sycamore has declared Open House

[Noyade]

It' hard to find one not on Mel's list...

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8840/anothergo4047858.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/anothergo4047858.jpg/)

[skytrain10]

Is that an Air France C-47 out the window? And if so does that mean its French?

[twochai]

My guess it is French, because this cockpit is laid out with 'Commandant' on the left, with Mechanicien de vol/Pilot's Assistant on the right, it seems. This was a very common arrangement, at least on former/still 'Colonial routes', right through the sixties and perhaps later.

I remember riding frequently on Air Ivoire, as a passenger, out of Abidjan to Bouake on single pilot operated DC-3's on domestic flights in 1965. Seemed a perfectly practical arrangement, in fact.

Hmmmm.... thinks: Don't anyone tell O'Leary!!

[Noyade]

Not French.

[aviate1138]

A Fokker T IX perhaps? - not holding breath........

[Noyade]

Not a bomber mate. An airliner. Here's the layout...

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1439/cabinh.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/cabinh.jpg/)

[GAZIN]

"Not French". Swedish perhaps?:)

[sycamore]

Airspeed Ambassador, peut-etre ?

[MReyn24050]

SAAB 90 Scandia perhaps

[Noyade]

SAAB 90 Scandia perhapsYah! Sveedeesh!

Your control Mel! :ok::)

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/2894/saabscandia90thumbnail.jpg (http://img607.imageshack.us/i/saabscandia90thumbnail.jpg/)

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Graeme.
I was surprised that one has not been posted before. Great challenge :ok:
Here is the next one:-
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/Cockpit%20quiz/Cockpitquiz359.jpg

[Noyade]

An Axis (German?) fighter of WWII? Sorry mate, it's all I've got. :(

[MReyn24050]

A fighter but not from the Axis.
Mel

[sycamore]

Russian, Yak,or possibly French Dewoitine ?

[MReyn24050]

Sycamore you are getting there but this one is not French.

[sycamore]

Yak-3,original,not `new-build`..

edit; Belay my last; it`s a MiG -3,trim wheels on right...
OH if correct..

[MReyn24050]

This one is not the MiG 3 you are close with the Yak 3.

[sycamore]

I`ll go with Yak-1m

[MReyn24050]

According to my source this aircraft was later.

[sycamore]

Must be a -7/9 then....

[MReyn24050]

That is the one sycamore, the Yak 9
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Yak9.jpg
Is it still Open House?

[sycamore]

Open House

[Noyade]

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8965/frontxyq.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/frontxyq.jpg/)

[MReyn24050]

Graeme
Nakajima C6N Saiun perhaps?
Mel

[Noyade]

Nakajima C6N Saiun

It is mate! :ok:

Your control Mel.

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Graeme
Here is a nice easy one:-
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Cockpitquiz361.jpg
Mel

[sycamore]

Some kind of autogiro ?
weird control layout,possibly German ,or Russian ?

[MReyn24050]

Not an Autogyro. It is German.
Mel

[evansb]

AGO Ao-192 ?

[MReyn24050]

Not the AGO A0-192, Bri.

[Noyade]

Then the Lord looked down and took pity on the poor pathetic soul in a lonely part of the planet and whispered the answer.

Then the dimwit smiled and typed as fast as he could...

The Arado Ar 79.

[MReyn24050]

Graeme.
I am not sure that is allowed, getting answers from such a high authority. Well he was correct it is indeed an Arado Ar 79 :ok:.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/arado_ar79.jpg
You have control.

[Noyade]

Thanks Mel. Possibly just voices in my head because I missed today's medication, but I'm sure I heard "She's an Arado cobber! :ok:"....:ooh:

Couldn't find this on your list mate.....

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3080/andagain2733693.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/andagain2733693.jpg/)

[Noyade]

Need a clue comrades? :)

[evansb]

Beriev MPR-2 ?

[Noyade]

Russian but not from Beriev mate.

[Noyade]

Caption says this is the same aircraft cockpit...but there are differences...?

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1623/cockpitce.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/cockpitce.jpg/)

[evansb]

Tupolev ANT-6/Tb-3 ?

[Noyade]

Tupolev ANT-6/Tb-3 That's the one mate! :ok: Your control.

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1378/aero59g1.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/i/aero59g1.jpg/)

[evansb]

Thanks. I'll be back at approx. 1600Z, otherwise it is open house for those who can't wait!

[MReyn24050]

Geame. Something does not seem to tie up. The following photograph was taken from a Tupolev ANT6/TB-3, which ties up with your earlier cutaway drawing.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/3.jpg
You say that the challenge photograph is identified as the ANT6/TB-3 I would love to know what version. Looking at the photograph it looks as though the cockpit is located off centre also there is no sign of the corrugated skin as shown in the photograph above. Interesting.

[evansb]

Yes, I agree. The clue drawing is an ANT-6, but the original photo is perhaps a version of an ANT-4. I am presently searching for a cockpit photo of an ANT-4, ANT-7, and ANT-21.

I note that the ANT-4/7 versions, the R-6 and PS-7 had off-centre single-seat cockpits, but I can't be certain of the MP-6 configuration.

[evansb]

In the meantime, here is the next challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP101112.jpg

[con-pilot]

Well, it kind of looks like a Falcon 50. Believe it or not, we've not had the Falcon 50 according to the list.

But something just does not look right for a 50. Unless a very early serial number.

Could be a straight Falcon 900, haven't had that one either.

It's the speed brake handle that's throwing me off.

[evansb]

Sorry, not the Falcon 50, nor the Falcon 900. Perhaps we had the Falcon 50 recently but the list hasn't reflected it.

[con-pilot]

Sorry, not the Falcon 50, nor the Falcon 900

Not surprised, there are only five types of three engine jet aircraft* in the US and I've flown three of them. The cockpit looks too small for the DC-10/MD-11 or the L-1011.

So, I'm still scratching my head. When it is reveled, I'll probably hit myself.


* I included Dassault in that number.

Oh, and DUH! The cockpit in the picture shows three thrust reversers. Okay, just how dumb am I?



mumble, mumble, mumble, mumble.........................

[innuendo]

That sure looks like the L-1011, (-500), to me, especially the speed brakes and gear lever/switch and the two autopilot engage switches, but I don't see the FMS panels.
I looked at the list of previous flight decks and can't find the L-1011 listed so I have to go with some version of the Tristar.

If correct, I have to go open house as I am away and have no access to post anything.