What Cockpit? MK VI

[ozbeowulf]

Mitsubishi J2M Raiden

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/ozbeowulf/j2mraiden.jpg

[norwich]

Ozbeowulf is spot on, complete with photo :D over to you ! Keith.

[ozbeowulf]

Thanks, Keith. Actually, it only took minutes to identify the Raiden. Well, 1920 minutes....:}

Seriously, that was an excellent challenge. Well done! In truth, I would have been hard-pressed without your clues.

Here's the next challenge...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/ozbeowulf/wotzit18.jpg

[twochai]

Mi-24 'Hind' (D or later model)??

[ozbeowulf]

Not an Mi-24 of any variant. Sorry.

Glenn

[ozbeowulf]

Coming up on midnight here in Oz. I'll be back on deck in six or seven hours to respond to any posts regarding the current challenge.

Glenn

[con-pilot]

HL-10 Lifting Body test aircraft? Open house if correct.

[norwich]

Con Pilot has it I think ! see video clip here

http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Movie/HL-10/480x/EM-0014-03.mov

[ozbeowulf]

Con-Pilot is correct! :ok:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/ozbeowulf/HL-10_E-16211.jpg

In the late 60s & early 70s, the Northrop HL-10 flew faster and higher than any other lifting body and became the first such aircraft to exceed Mach 1. Keith has already posted the same link I intended to use here.

Con-Pilot declared Open House, so go get 'em, guys...

Glenn

[norwich]

Sorry Glenn, expected you to be asleep for longer ? I have another easy one ready, but would rather wait for others to challenge the world ???
Keith.
So waited for some time and no offers ! Will post this "easy" one before going to bed, maybe !

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop12.jpg

[norwich]

Well. 21 hours, 75 "views" and no offers ? must be clue time !

Lycoming 0-235 powered.

Manufacturing Co established in 1974.

Over 2000 of their products flying worldwide.

Several were delivered to the Iraqi Air Force in 04 / 05 !

This photo is possibly a 1995 model ????

Keith. ????

[MReyn24050]

Too many clues methinks. Please check PMs.:)

[windriver]

AS202 Bravo?

[ozbeowulf]

Because I may not be the only one with this question, I'll ask it openly rather than with a pm.

How can one find the number of "views" of a challenge that one posts? Is that a forum feature or a PhotoBucket feature?

So far, nothing found in the FAQs.

Cheers,

Glenn

[norwich]

Good morning all, Windriver it's not one of those, sorry ??.
Ozbeowulf, If you use the "back button" from this page, once, the previous page lists the number of views in the right hand coloumn, as this is an ongoing thread, you have to record the number at the time of posting a challenge, hope this explains ????
Keith, be lucky. ????

[ozbeowulf]

Thanks, Keith...

Glenn

[stevef]

One of the Socata Rallye family perhaps?

[norwich]

Stevef, sorry not a socata, not built in France, possibly built in a garage or shed ?????? Keith.

[Agaricus bisporus]

It's the Zenair/Alarus CH2000, so it is!

Never heard of that one before either!

Nice clues, Norwich.

Once again, Open House.

[norwich]

Yes indeed, Agaricus bisporus has it ! Zenair CH2000 ! seems to be a popular, all metal, self assembly aircraft ! Ab has declared open house so I will sit back and enjoy. Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/CH20003.jpg

[windriver]

A quickie to keep the show on the road...

To win: Name the pilot, the significance of the aircraft, the date and location.

http://www.content-delivery.co.uk/3781g.jpg

[Speedpig]

Let's have a go at Glenn H Curtiss, in the Model D, winning the Gordon Bennett Cup in Rheims????

Just a shot in the dark.

[windriver]

No.. Sorry. (no more clues just yet)

[sycamore]

A.V.Roe ,1908...? Play thru !!

[windriver]

A.V Roe.. Yes
1908 (Close enough) 1907 at Brooklands according to the caption.
Play thru... not sure... It was the first aircraft he built...

You have control:ok:

[sycamore]

PLAY THRU, golfing term -meaning `carry on`,can`t find my balls`,etc etc.

[norwich]

Would anybody mind if I posted another "easy" one ? Keith.

[norwich]

OK, this should last for nano seconds ??

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop14.jpg

[paulc]

Tupolev Tu134?

[norwich]

PaulC, spot on. :D The floor is yours, Keith.

[paulc]

nothing to hand so open house

[ozbeowulf]

Okay, this won't get too far, but it will keep the thread moving for a little while...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/ozbeowulf/wotzit_19.jpg

Sorry about this part, though. It's into the wee hours here in Oz, so I'm off. Back on deck in 6 or 7 hours.

Glenn

[oncemorealoft]

Is it the Douglas X3 Stiletto?

[sycamore]

Something says `Navy`,and Grumman single seat twin piston,but before the F7F Tigercat....XF5F-1 perhaps ?? and if it is, carry on..Syc

[con-pilot]

Is it the Douglas X3 Stiletto?

I don't think it is jet powered. X-3 was my first guess as well until I saw the Mag. switches on the left side of the instrument panel. At least they look like Mag. switches.

Yup, piston powered, primer pump on right side.

[norwich]

Definitely the XF5F-1 Skyrocket as Sycamore said ! just found same photo elsewhere ? Keith.

[sycamore]

Please carry on guys...incontinent..errr incompetent at down err uploading !

[ozbeowulf]

Well done, Sycamore! The X5F-1 it is.

"Open house," the man said.......

[norwich]

Thanks Glenn, going to post this, which I think is a lovely pic ! Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop26.jpg

[Cubs2jets]

Aeronca Chief?

C2j

[norwich]

C2j you are too good for me ! yes it is ! look forward to your next post. Keith.

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

[Cubs2jets]

Please stand by. New challenge coming!

OK! Here we are. Start guessing!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/Cubs2jets/Cockpit7.jpg?t=1208912011

C2j

[stevef]

Sikorsky S51 or the licence-built Westland Dragonfly?

[sycamore]

Brantly-Hynes B-2 ?

[norwich]

Umm Sikorsky H 5 Dragonfly ???? Keith.

edit..
Sorry SteveF just read your entry, same thing different numbers, its yours if correct ! Keith.

[Cubs2jets]

Stevef was the first to correctly identify the Sikorsky S51/H-5/HO3S that is in the Army Aviation Museum at Ft. Rucker, AL.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/Cubs2jets/Aircraft7.jpg?t=1208952481

C2j

[stevef]

This won't be unidentified for long!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r291/stevef_2007/cc2.jpg

[sycamore]

Bit of a mystery ship ,but a few thoughts; twin-engined piston,boost gauge at top,possibly rpm gauges mid-left, prop synchroniser top left,other engine stuff right,,a/h lower,so probably not `important`,no visible ASI,unless it is the `tape` at left,radio callsign in middle,and what looks like a `dymo tape` note` u/c inoperative` next to the cowl flap handles down the centre....
could it be the CH-Vt V173/XF5U Pancake ?

[stevef]

This aircraft was not from the USA, Sycamore. Prototype first flew in 1940. Two engines as you say. Two crew.

[sycamore]

Was it a `War `trophy from Germany or Japan ?

[stevef]

Yes, it was - the trail's warming up now!

[aviate1138]

Nakajima Kikka? just another wild stab....

[stevef]

Sorry, Aviate1138 - this was piston-engined.

[aviate1138]

Kawasaki Ki-45 perhaps? :)

[stevef]

No 'perhaps' about it, aviate1138 - spot on!
:D
Steve.

[aviate1138]

It has to be "Open House" as I have to dash but will be luxuriating in getting one right! At last. :rolleyes:

[norwich]

I have another "instant easy" post for you all .... Keith.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop25.jpg

[sycamore]

Something Russian-early Yak ?

[norwich]

Ah, good evening Sycamore, Sorry but not a Yak ? Keith.

[norwich]

66 views, and one attempt ! mmm ? must go to bed will be back soon, keep em coming ! Keith.

[aviate1138]

Maybe a Petlyakov Pe-2/3?

[norwich]

Aviate 1138, Sorry you had to wait so long, work ! but sorry your not there yet ! First cluette its not Russian ... Keith ???

And another shot of the same thing ?????

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop25A.jpg

[evansb]

Hey Keith, you got a good cockpit going. Is the turn-and-bank a good clue ? How are your 'chips'n eggs?' mate ??? Whass upp b'out your question marks ????

[MReyn24050]

Has an Italian look about it perhaps?
Mel

[norwich]

Good afternoon Mel, You are very astute, (or are you) where does your assumption lead you ????
Keith.

[MReyn24050]

Good Afternoon to you to Keith. Not that astute I am afraid. The instruments led me to Italian and the cockpit window layout leds me thinking it may be to this version of the Ambrosini SAI S.7
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/sai7-1.jpg.
But that is just a hunch. Be back later must go and mow the lawns.
Mel

[norwich]

Well Mel ! It is not that aircraft, sorry. But some of your thinking is in the correct area ? It is not that obscure ? I think the photography is not doing any favours ? What can you make of Evansb's earlier post ?? I cannot reconcile that with what I have in my head ?
Keith.

[MReyn24050]

Thanks for that I was thinking it might be from the Breda stables. I think Evansb was referring to the markings on the turn and bank guage S and D which are Italian for Left and Right i.e. Sinistra and Destra.

[norwich]

As I said earlier, I think the perspective in the previous photo's is off putting ! So I have "engineered" this third shot, which will make it so easy for you all ???
Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop25B.jpg

[aviate1138]

Breda Ba 65?

[norwich]

Were getting there, but not there yet, sorry Aviate1138. Keith. ??

[aviate1138]

How about a Savoia Marchetti SM-85? Perhaps........maybe.....

[norwich]

Ah, A very elegant name, but not the one you strive for ? Keith.

[Kitbag]

Has something of the Fiat G50 about it I think

[aviate1138]

What about the Piaggio P7?? Hmmmmm.......

[norwich]

The circle is closing ! in the last two posts there is one signifcant manufacturer ! "but not necessarily in the correct order" Keith.

[aviate1138]

Damn! I was going to suggest the Reggiane Re 2000 Falco but now I am going for

the FIAT BR.20 Cicogna ? Can't find a Piaggio anything suitable.....

Piaggio P-119?

[norwich]

Aviate 1138, Well, what can I say, ummm no, but ever smaller circle, in your last post there were "2" significant words, but in the wrong places. Looking back at previous posts several have had one too many engines and not enough wings ! I'm making it too easy for you to get your second consecutive win am I not ? ..... ha ha .... love it. Keith

[aviate1138]

Deep breath....

Fiat CR 32 ?

My last remaining brain cell is in need of deep majooberizing! :)

Correzione! CR 42 :rolleyes:

[norwich]

YES YES YES !!! Aviate 1138 .... your last minute change of mind has won it ! Well deduced ! for that I give you two :D :D Looking forward to your challenge ! Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cr42falco.jpg

[aviate1138]

Ha! Only Mr Google has the brains, I just tap the keys! Thanks for the clues! :)


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/beejaviate/Picture7.jpg

another view

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/beejaviate/Picture8.jpg

[con-pilot]

Wild guess, WACO UPF-7?

[norwich]

Aeronca Arrow Sport. Keith ;)

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

[aviate1138]

Actually not an Aeronca but [and you are correct!] an

Arrow Aircraft & Motors Corp, Havelock NB. Arrow Sport - Kenner radial, the first of a number of variants.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/beejaviate/arrowsport.jpg

Well done Keith

You have control :)

[norwich]

Thanks aviate, phew ! This is a really really easy one, as I need bed ! Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop18.jpg

[asw28-866]

Douglas Skyraider?

[norwich]

asw 28-866, Yes it's a Douglas A1H Skyraider, It's your choice next ! Keith.

[norwich]

It's been 20 hrs ! so just to keep things going another easy one ? Keith

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop22.jpg

[twochai]

Hmmm...

Looks like a Fleet 80 'Canuck' to me, but its been a long time....

[norwich]

twochai, you are (again) too quick for me, yes of course, please post something ????? Keith.

[evansb]

If twochai will permit me, here is a photo of a Fleet Canuck cockpit more akin to the one I flew over three decades ago. They sure do change!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/FleetCanuck.jpg

[twochai]

Sorry, EvansB, got you beat by two decades (earlier, unfortunately). The airplane I soloed on was almost identical to the one in Keith's original photo!!

Regret I will be out of pocket for three days so: OPEN HOUSE to all comers.

[evansb]

Okay, here is the next mystery cockpit.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP080428.jpg

[LowNSlow]

I don't think we'll be able to guess that one EvansB :)

[S'land]

As no photo showing one assumes that it is a stealth aircraft. :rolleyes:

[evansb]

Sorry 'bout that. I edited my posted photo last night just as my host, photobucket went down for site maintenance. After three failed attempts, I went to bed.

[evansb]

Here is a clue: Only two were built, both prototypes.

[stevef]

Can I hazard the Martin Baker MB5?

[evansb]

Sorry Steve, not a British aircraft.

[norwich]

Hi, evansb, first attempt Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer ?? Keith.

[evansb]

Hello Keith. Not the Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer, but you are very close.

[norwich]

Another X-Plane ? Grumman XTB3F - 1 (G-70) composite engined prototype prior to AF-2 guardian ????? Keith.

[evansb]

Keith, as it was a prototype, it did carry an 'X' designator, but it is not the Grumman XTB3F-1.

[norwich]

All very similar period, role, and looks ! how about Curtiss XBTC-1 ?? Keith.

[evansb]

Not a Curtiss. The mystery aircraft first flew in 1945.

[norwich]

Straws being clutched !!! Consolidated Vultee XP 81 ? Keith.

[evansb]

Sorry Keith, not the Consolidated Vultee XP-91. As stated, you were very close on your first submission.

[aviate1138]

Douglas BTD-1 perhaps?

[evansb]

Again, very close, but not the Douglas BTD-1. The mystery aircraft was known by two names.

[MReyn24050]

Bri
I will string along with that, please check PMs.
Mel

[norwich]

Oh, Mmmmm ! Douglas XA-42, XB-42, the model with single cockpit ? but I think it flew in 1944 ? Keith.

[evansb]

It is a Douglas aircraft, but not the XA-42 or XB-42. As the war was coming to a close, the production of the mystery aircraft was cancelled.

[Magarnagle]

Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate?

http://aeroweb.brooklyn.cuny.edu/database/aircraft/imgthumb.htm?id=2117

[S'land]

Douglas XB-43? Only two prototypes were built and the project was abandoned in, I think, 1946.

[evansb]

Magarnagle is correct. The Skypirate, also known as the Devastator II. You have control.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/tb2d-2.jpg

[stevef]

That Skypirate looks as if somebody made an Airfix Dornier 335 in the dark. :)

[norwich]

evansb, I see what you meant about my being "close" missed it by one letter. memo to self ... must try harder ! must look, listen and learn. Thank you. Keith.

[mustpost]

Keyboard - drink - spill - off to bed ..well done :D

[Magarnagle]

That Skypirate looks as if somebody made an Airfix Dornier 335 in the dark. :)
Classic! :D

Here's one:
Another experimental, no "X" prefix.


http://uscockpits.com/XPlanes/N-9MB%20Flying%20Wing.JPG

[MReyn24050]

See seperate thread for updated lists of both What Cockpit and What Aerodrome. To date some 1056 cockpits have been presented and it is great to see that there has been only 53 duplicates in the two and half years since Mr_Grubby started the thread.
Mel

[Cubs2jets]

Northrop N1M

C2j

[Mr_Grubby]

MReyn24050.


Thanks for the latested updates Mel.

And by the way, Happy Birthday for today !!!

Clint.

:D:ok:

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Clint. :O
Mel

[norwich]

Happy Birthday, and thanks for the updates, and I think its the Northrop N-9MB ?? Keith.

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Keith for your greetings. I reckon you have it in one, which Magarnagle will soon confirm.
Mel

[Magarnagle]

Norwich has got it exactly. Sorry if it's a duplicate :-)

Northrop N-9MB flying wing test bed it is.

http://www.air-and-space.com/LockettBooks%20prints/20050522%20Chino%20DSC_1275%20N9M-B%20N9MB%20right%20side%20in%20flight%20Lulu%2011x14%20l.jpg

[norwich]

Thank you Magarnagle, Good one ! My next, poor quality, photo will not last too long I am sure ? Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop5.jpg

[con-pilot]

Wild guess, Navion modified with a one piece windshield?

[norwich]

Spot on con pilot :D they are listed as North American and Ryan, as L17 and Navion, wuold the screen mod be only one of these ? Look forward to your challenge. Keith.

[con-pilot]

Thank you Keith. Nothing for now, open house.


(Glad I was right, I use to fly them.)

wuold the screen mod be only one of these ? .

No, not really. Navion is an abbreviation of North American Aviation who was the original manufacture of this aircraft. The Air Force version was called the L-17. The last version of this aircraft was the Range Master. It was a very easy aircraft to fly. All the Navions except the Range Master had a sliding canopy for cabin access. I always suspected that the canopy arrangement was one reason the Navion was not as popular as could have been.

I could be wrong about this, but I believe that the Navion had more possible modifications on the market than any other single engine aircraft. The modifications range from the windshield, engines, cowling's, cabin windows, wing fairings, landing gear doors, and on.

[twochai]

...not to memtion the twin conversion!

[norwich]

Thanks for the info people ! a little more knowledge is good ? As this space seems vacant I will post avery easy one ? Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop10.jpg

[Cubs2jets]

Fiesler Storch

C2j

[norwich]

I knew it would be toooo easy ! Its your choice C2j ! Keith.

[Cubs2jets]

Well all,

I took the time to check the list of what's been done before, and what I have, has been! Oh, well, open house.

C2j

[evansb]

Here is the next cockpit challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP080504.jpg

[evansb]

Here is a clue: The aircraft first flew in 1957.

[evansb]

Here is the second clue: An improved version first flew in the early 1960s.

[MReyn24050]

High wing,single engine perhaps?

[evansb]

Yes, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane.

[norwich]

Aircraft first flown in 1957 ... Boeing 707 .. Avro Arrow .. Sikorsky S58 .. Fairy Rotodyne .. Lockheed Jetstar .. Cessna 142 (later 150) .. Plus many others I believe ! Could it possibly be any of these haha ? Keith.

[evansb]

Sorry Keith, none of those mentioned. Not from any of those countries either.

[Agaricus bisporus]

Polish by any chance?

[evansb]

Not Polish. Another clue: it was powered by a Continental C-90 engine.

[windriver]

Aeronca 7F Tri Traveller ???

[MReyn24050]

The Dinfia IA-46 Ranquel perhaps?

[evansb]

Sorry, not American, nor Argentinian. The aircraft was built and designed in Europe.

[dash7fan]

May be an Pützer Elster from Germany?

[evansb]

Sorry, not from Germany. The mystery aircraft shared the name of a car built at the same time and in the same country of its manufacture.

[India Four Two]

Bri,

I don't have a clue about the name, but the design strikes me as having an Italian influence.

[norwich]

Pushing the boat out again ! How about I.A.R. 818 from Romania ? Doesn't fit with many clues ?? Keith

[MReyn24050]

Bri
Would that be the Legrand-Simon LS50 Dauphine?
Mel

[evansb]

Mel, you are correct:ok: The improved version, the LS60, was the challenge cockpit a few months ago. You have control.
Bri
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/LS50_Dauphine.jpg

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Bri. Here is the next challenge.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/Cockpit%20quiz/Cockpitquiz325.jpg
Mel

[evansb]

I'll commence by guessing it is a Lewis & Vought VE-9. The two-tiered panel is unusual, as is the intrusion in the lower centre, which looks like a housing for a nose wheel. The sterno pot dead ahead looks like an early RN torpedo aiming device. All a bit puzzling. The well padded cockpit sides would indicate a racer, or is it an inflatable collar for the odd off-shore excursion ?

[MReyn24050]

Sorry Bri. Not a Lewis & Vought VE-9. India Four Two's last comment is applicable to this aircraft.
Mel

[evansb]

Is it from Ansaldo ?

[MReyn24050]

It certainly is Bri. :)
Mel

[Agaricus bisporus]

So it's an Ansaldo SVA, WW1 scout/recce machine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansaldo_SVA

[MReyn24050]

Agaricus bisporus. You are getting there for the extra point can you give me which one?
Mel

[Agaricus bisporus]

Hm! Caught me out, haven't you? Answers derived not from knowledge but web search.

It looks to me like a 2 seater, the singles seemed to have a high-backed fuselage, and that device ahead of the screen could well be a gun mount, so I'll say a -10 2 seat recce version. The apparently padded cockpit sides might be explained by this too.

[MReyn24050]

As you have rightly deduced it is a two seater and in fact it is the Ansaldo SVA.9.:ok:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/AnsaldoSVA-9.jpg
In 1979 Aeroplane Monthly reported on the restoration of a SVA.9 by Herbert Fyfield and was part of the Fyfield Collection of Washington,Connecticut, USA. I am not sure if this collection still exists perhaps someone can confirm.
You have control
Mel

[Agaricus bisporus]

Free for all!

[evansb]

Here is the next cockpit:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP080509.jpg

[windriver]

G159 Gulfstream 1 ?

[norwich]

How about the Grumman Gulfstream 1 (VC-4A) The twin turboprop ??? Keith.

[evansb]

windriver is correct:ok: By a nano second. The Grumman G159 Gulfstream I. You have control.

[windriver]

Sorry Norwich... just pipped you to the post. I spent many happy hours in the G1 so an easy one for me.....

Here goes...

http://www.content-delivery.co.uk/392a.jpg

[aviate1138]

Bristol Blenheim MK IV - possibly, perhaps, maybe......???

[windriver]

Not quite....

[stevef]

Might I suggest the Beaufort?

[windriver]

Correct...:ok:
Cockpit Image from the excellent "Torpedo Airmen" ISBN 0-7183-0369-5
Ad image from aviationancestry.com

http://www.aviationancestry.com/Bristol-Beaufort-1941-8.jpg

You have control...

[Agaricus bisporus]

re the Ansaldo, no sign I can find of a restored example or otherwise in USA on the web, but did find this;

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=66462&page=8&highlight=bleriot+n6683c

Go about 1/3 of the way down this forum page to "John Aeroclub's" fascinating resource of surviving WW1 examples. Incredible that there should be so many!

[GOLF_BRAVO_ZULU]

Chaps, please forgive the temporary Thread drift but can anyone spot anything odd with the flight deck picture on http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/timeline/between/Armstrong%20Whitworth%20Argosy.htm ?

[MReyn24050]

:) They have obviously got the wrong Argosy the picture shown is the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.650 Argosy. I think you will find this is the subject aircraft's cockpit.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/Cockpit%20quiz/Cockpitquiz63.jpg
Mel

[GOLF_BRAVO_ZULU]

That's what I thought. Isn't accuracy wonderful.

[stevef]

Open house - I've got nothing worthwhile to offer at the moment.

[MReyn24050]

Here is a nice easy one to keep things moving:-
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/Cockpit%20quiz/Cockpitquiz326.jpg
Mel

[windriver]

Beechcraft something... Bonanza perhaps?

[MReyn24050]

This aircraft was not built by Beechcraft. However it does have some connection with Beech.
Mel

[evansb]

Mel, check your PM.
Bri

[MReyn24050]

Bri. You are correct on this one :ok:, however check my PM to you ref the other aircraft.
Mel

[MReyn24050]

Time for a clue, depending where you are look to the east.
Mel

[stevef]

Would there be a military flavour to this one?

[MReyn24050]

stevef
Yes this aircraft was designed for a military application.
Mel

[MReyn24050]

This aircraft first flew early 1950s and was powered by a 225 hp Continental O-470 engine. It was a derivative of another aircraft.
Mel

[windriver]

I know you've ruled out Beechcraft.. but is it some form of T34 Mentor derivative?

[MReyn24050]

windriver. You are on the right lines with the T34 derivative.
Mel

[windriver]

How about the Fuji KM-2 ??

[MReyn24050]

windriver :ok: This one was the military version the LM-1 from which the later commercial version the KM-2 was developed.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c67/sabamel/Aircraft/FujiLM-1.jpg
You have control

[windriver]

It had to be Beech inspired.. lovely aircraft with those horrid yokes..:}

Anyway... here's a nice easy one.

http://www.aviationancestry.com/6781.jpg

[MReyn24050]

Judging by those yokes and pedals another Beech :)

[con-pilot]

Judging by those pedals another Beech

Too true, but which one? The only one I know it is not is a Twin Bonanza.

So, I'll go for the Queen Air.

(The Baron and the Travel Air had throw over yokes.)

[windriver]

Beechcraft yes... but neither of the models you mention.

[dixi188]

Quite modern radios (80's) so I guess Beech Duke.

[India Four Two]

It doesn't look complex enough or big enough for the "John Wayne" model. I vote for the female equivalent - the Duchess.

[windriver]

Yes it is the Duchess... well done :ok:
India Four Two you have control.

[India Four Two]

My only available cockpit - a beautiful Globe Swift - has been done, so open house.

[evansb]

Here is the next cockpit challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP080514.jpg

[FireLight]

Must be from a Black Widow. :}

[asw28-866]

Ahhhh another wacky Australian aeroplane....the DHA3 Drover?:ok:

[evansb]

asw28-866 is correct:ok::D The one in the photo was with the Flying Doctor Service. You have control.

[asw28-866]

Believe the Drover was purpose built for the RFDS, utilising the plentiful supply of Australian built Gipsy Majors (by GM Holden). Looking at that cockpit, three throttles and practically no engine instruments gave it away just RPM and oil pressure guages and a set of mag switches for each one!

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i155/capthowie_photos/drover.jpg

This next challenge is very straightforward as I am away from the computer after tonight for a couple of days, anticipate rapid solution....

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i155/capthowie_photos/whatcockpit150508A.jpg

866

[windriver]

Beagle Pup?

[asw28-866]

Windriver, of course it is the venerable Beagle Pup...you have control, I'm off to bed for a 4am start!

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i155/capthowie_photos/whatcockpit150508b.jpg

[windriver]

Venerable yes... but in 100 hp guise only just.. Here's the next challenge... Bonus awarded for identifying the people.

http://www.aviationancestry.com/6579.jpg

[RETDPI]

Peter Sellers?

[windriver]

0/3 Must do better := (half a mark for the working though) :)

[S'land]

Macchi 200 Saetta? Mario Castoldi +A.N.Other?

[windriver]

0/3 sorry... (half a mark for a good effort though)

[denis555]

Guess - Venom and
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden?? ( on right )

[windriver]

Sorry... 0/3 (half a mark for effort though)

Clue - The first prototype flew in 1946...the two individuals are "well known"... the one with the medals didn`t fall for the sales pitch from the one on the left.

[RETDPI]

Could that be Mike Lithgow on the left, making it possibly then the Attacker?

[windriver]

Well done RETDPI the Supermarine Attacker it was :ok:... 2/3 The gent on the right was the then Shah of Persia....



http://www.aviationancestry.com/attacker.jpg



(and apparently after a grass take off the furrows caused by the jet efflux were big enough for 3 men to lie down in :eek:)

You have control...

[RETDPI]

I was hoping that not putting in the Shah would get me off the hook! Nothing to hand at present so could somebody step in please.
I promise that next time I open my big mouth on this column I'll have a picture ready.

[norwich]

OK, So no offers, I have a very easy one for you all, with a little colour for a change ? Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii58/keithnewsome/cockpits/cop27.jpg

[windriver]

Wild Guess... ARV Super Two

[norwich]

Well Windriver, good start, but not there yet ? Keith.

[aviate1138]

Possibly the Malmö MFI-9? or Bolkow 208 Junior [same aircraft I think]

[norwich]

Good one aviate1138 ! yes it is the Malmo / Bolkow 208 junior, :D look forward to your next challenge. Keith.

[evansb]

To keep the thread going, here is the next cockpit challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WCP080515.jpg

[MReyn24050]

Interesting looking aircraft Bri. Please check PMs.
Mel

[Agaricus bisporus]

A 'boat, methinks...Curtiss Large America?

[evansb]

Not the Curtiss H-12, but very close.

[mustpost]

Curtiss H-4 perhaps?

[evansb]

Not the H-4.

[mustpost]

Ermm. The Sopwith Bat Boat 1a?

retract, no it's not that, but it's something interesting..:)

[evansb]

Not a Sopwith. It is a Curtiss.

[Agaricus bisporus]

Well, if it ain't a Large America, p'raps it's the Small 'un?

Reckon Curtiss Flying boat is OK for an inspired guess though!!!

[mustpost]

Curtiss HS2L?
Or even an H1?
I feel A b should get it if it is tho'..........

[evansb]

Not an HS2L or H1. The mystery cockpit made history.

[windriver]

Possibly the "Curtiss Hydroaeroplane" with the Sperry Gyro Stabiliser ... The first successful autopilot...

[evansb]

Not the Hydroaeroplane model, although it is a flying boat.

[S'land]

Curtiss Model E?

[evansb]

Sorry, not the model E. There were four of them.

[CoodaShooda]

I was thinking of the World Cruisers of 1924 but thought they were by Douglas

[FireLight]

As I guess, I would venture that it made a long flight, maybe in a few jits and jots, across a large body of water more or less in May 1919. This would have been shortly before a VV made the same flight the following month, but the VV did it all in one go. :}

[larssnowpharter]

The Curtis NC 4 meets the criteria. 4 built and the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic.

Open house if I am right; travelling at the moment and no access to photo library.

[Dan Winterland]

Jumping in with the offer of 'open house'.

A self portrait taken by Pater. Not a cockpit, but a crew station of an aircraft not done before.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/dbchippy/056.jpg

[mustpost]

If it is indeed a Curtiss, can I recommend this page which demonstrates the devillish cunning of evansb's challenge?
http://www.msacomputer.com/FlyingBoats-old/curtiss/Curtiss.html shows the extent of the Curtiss company's flying boat development - even the author admits at the end that the early models "Need another year or two to sort them out...."
Well done! :D

[denis555]

A real stab in the dark from an amateur like me.

Based on a picture I have which shows a former of almost identical shape behind the navigators table.…

The inside of a Wellington ?

[evansb]

Re my challenge: Yes, it was indeed the Curtiss NC-4. The first American aircraft to cross the Atlantic.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/curtiss-nc4.jpg

[Dan Winterland]

Sorry Evans SB. Misread mustpost's reply and jumped in early. Just as well he was correct!

Not a Wellington - that's been done. But close!

[windriver]

Vickers Warwick perhaps...

[mustpost]

Geodetic sort of look about it -Vickers Windsor?

[Dan Winterland]

Correct. Vickers Valetta T3. A Navigation trainer at RAF Thorney Island taken in 1952. These aircraft were used as flying classrooms - note all the astrodomes!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/dbchippy/053.jpg

The Varsity has been done before, but the Valetta is a different type being the same airframe but with a different undercarriage layout.

Again, apologies for the breach in protocol. Jenkins, you have control.

[aviate1138]

Hope it isn't a repeat and I am using my entitlement from Keith on the Bolkow 208.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/beejaviate/Picture27.jpg

[Speedpig]

Grrrrrr. spent ages finding a suitable one. As soon as I'm ready to post, pipped at the post. Well played sir.

Mel, please may we have the link to previous cockpits again?

[evansb]

De Schelde S.20.

[aviate1138]

No surprise as to who came up with the answer! Well done evansb esq!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k35/beejaviate/Picture28-1.jpg

You have control.