Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge

[sabredog]

Thank you,LM. I think the thread should really go to Skytrain10.
Kenneth was the "Pathfinder" ,and I was very lucky to find the photograph!
SD

[Lightning Mate]

I am happy to do that if you wish.

Please confirm.

[sabredog]

Please do,LM.
Here is the link for future reference;
A-Z Ultralight Sold Classifieds (http://www.azultralights.com/sold_uls.html)

[Lightning Mate]

Yes - that's where I found it.

OK Ken, SD has given you the thread - you have control.

[Noyade]

In fact my challenge was the LTV L.450F which was able to be flown as a manned aircraft or UAV. The XQM-93 was developed from this, and did not have a cockpit.My sincere apologies..."Kenneth". :)
Never trust a colonial.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/729/img667g.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/i/img667g.jpg/)

Night. :ok:

[Lightning Mate]

Was that a brief guest appearance?

edit: are you still with us Ken?

[skytrain10]

Still here David, just busy. Wasn't expecting it to be awarded to me! Sorry but it will have to be Open House.

[Lightning Mate]

Oh dear. :\

Do I see RR about?

[Ridge Runner]

er, yes but out of lead, David!

[Lightning Mate]

Well, I took the last OH and have no wish to be a hog - unless you want something hilarious by way of some fun.

[Ridge Runner]

go for it!!!

[Lightning Mate]

OK then.......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/agas.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

oh dear!! :( .... give me time!!!

[Lightning Mate]

As much as you want (& check the Challenge thread). :)

[sabredog]

Harry Cordy's anti-gravitation machine/project?

[Lightning Mate]

It's a deal. :D

Your service (pleeeese).

[sabredog]

Thank you,LM.
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i352/mosquito633/Quiz110-1.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Moskalyev SAM-4 Sigma.

edit: we had it in October 2009 - I posted it!

[Lightning Mate]

SD has disappeared - anyone wish to confirm and second?

[Ridge Runner]

Yep! I'll go with that! :)

[Lightning Mate]

Thanks Martin - now we need a seconder.

[sabredog]

No need.
Correct.
YHC

[Ridge Runner]

I have one now, LM... a jet!!

[Lightning Mate]

Standby gentlemen and thank you.......

Or did you want it Martin????

[Ridge Runner]

Shall I????

[Lightning Mate]

OK, I'll let you have it, but when you next win I would like you to give it back to me. :) Deal ?

Off you go......

[Ridge Runner]

Deal!

Its not too hard ......

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/41815ab6.gif

[Lightning Mate]

garlic.....?

[Ridge Runner]

oui! :) RR

[Lightning Mate]

Not easily recognisable, so was it experimental only, maybe from Dassault?

[Ridge Runner]

Yes and No! :E

[Lightning Mate]

I have to leave - see you later.

[skytrain10]

Afternoon Martin. The Nord 2200?

[Ridge Runner]

That's the baby, Ken!!!!!! You have control!!!!

[skytrain10]

Thanks Martin.

Next.....

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/d1605adf.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

The tail really is like that??

[skytrain10]

The tail really is like that?? It was a small image. The top of the tail is horizontal and is straight. I'll see if I can improve the silhouette!

Edit to say have updated the silhouette but the resolution of the original is poor, so best I can do.

[Lightning Mate]

Fetch Martin, fetch............:E

[skytrain10]

Despite some green lights no guesses or questions, so to help you along this is a one-off US design, which as far as I can see is NOT in Aerofiles.

[Ridge Runner]

Sorry all, I was unable to get on last night - packing boxes at home ready to move!! :(

[skytrain10]

I'll put up one more clue for the morning. The name of this aircraft appears to be the complete reverse of how difficult this challenge is proving to be:)

[Lightning Mate]

Seemples? :}

[Ridge Runner]

ah, that makes it easy! :)

[Lightning Mate]

Tried that mate, plus all kinds of anagrams of other words.

[skytrain10]

Seemples? Not quite, but you are on the right lines:)

ah, that makes it easy! Easy is part of the name:ok:

[Lightning Mate]

Easy is part of the name

First or last part?

[skytrain10]

First or last part? Last part.

[Lightning Mate]

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/fist.gif

[Ridge Runner]

is it a "something" easyrider??

[skytrain10]

is it a "something" easyrider?? Nope, "easy" is literally the last part of the name. The first part of the name is still related to my post 8791.

[Lightning Mate]

Is/was it a homebuilt design?

[skytrain10]

Is/was it a homebuilt design? "Was" is more appropriate...no longer on the US register. As menitoned just the one made. The photo came from a well known web source of aircraft photos.

[Lightning Mate]

I assume that's Airliners.net then.

edit: However, you said it was a low res. photo so I doubt it on reflection.

[Lightning Mate]

I have to go to the other side of the airfield for the rest of the afternoon and will have no web access.

See you around.

[skytrain10]

I assume that's Airliners.net then. Nope, try 1000 aircraft photo's:ok:

Here's the aircraft in the flesh, so to speak:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/55a7d9d0.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

"Quick-N-Easy".

[skytrain10]

"Quick-N-Easy". Bingo:ok: I guess to be 100% correct its the Boswell Quick-N-Easy. Odd that it has evaded Aerofiles. Had wondered if it had a different name, but nothing comes up on searches so looks like its one they missed. The registration looks like there's a digit missing between the 8 and the 7, but it was indeed registered N5187 and checks out on the FAA website.

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/e8c1aafb.jpg

LM has control:D

[Lightning Mate]

Great challenge you sod! :ok::ok:

I've left a corker at work, so this will have to do.......................

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/scary.jpg

[skytrain10]

Looks like a RLU-1 Breezy?

Edit to say if correct will have to be Open House.

[Lightning Mate]

Now you really have p****d me off.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/fighting_toon_postcard-p239268906798092576z8iat_400-3.jpg

OPEN HOUSE.

:eek::eek:

edit: I see Martin around and you owe me one mate.....

[evansb]

The next challenge:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/wsh120522.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Leo 47 or 470 ?

[Noyade]

My new job is to confirm kills. However I can be unreliable. Here goes again...

Leo 470 :ok:

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/7505/img670cg.jpg (http://img856.imageshack.us/i/img670cg.jpg/)

Was that a brief guest appearance?Yep! :ok:

[evansb]

I'll give this one to LM, as he was the first to suggest the actual identity of this beautiful flying boat. LM has control.:ok:

[Lightning Mate]

Thanks eb.

I agree with you that it was indeed a beautiful machine.

This one is not so. I shall be off-line for an hour.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/nosedown.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

That flat canopy might lead to questions about whether it is a UAV but maybe not? I'll go with the latter... correct? RR

[Noyade]

Polish?!

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2207/img673e.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/img673e.jpg/)

And I know how much you love Open Houses....so open house if it is. :)

[Ridge Runner]

Blimey! :)

[Lightning Mate]

Blimey is the word.

Our antipodean smartass strikes again. :D

Graeme has declared OH.

Anyone want the original photograph?

I see an Oz green light, so we might get something yet.

[Noyade]

Anyone want the original photograph?

I think the polite answer would be yes.....:)

[Lightning Mate]

Standby please......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/PZL-OkeciePZL-126PMrowka.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

standing by but a little too long , David!

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/pprune230512A.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Martin,

standing by but a little too long , David!

My post was in response to Graemes' request to see my original photo (see above).

I was not about to respond to the OH.

[Noyade]

The Spanish Spotter mate?!

The A.I.S.A AVD-12C?

Sorry, has to be open house if so....

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7946/img676j.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/i/img676j.jpg/)

[Lightning Mate]

Good grief - not in bed yet mate? :E

[Ridge Runner]

That's the one mate!!!

OH declared!!!

[Lightning Mate]

This is a real standby Martin.....coming up.

Wanna fast or slow or a bomb?

[Lightning Mate]

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/desertcopy.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

biz jet project???

[Lightning Mate]

Basically yes.

The concept was to prove something else.

Back in 60 - 90 minutes.

[Ridge Runner]

a yank, maybe?

[sabredog]

Gulfstream project x ?

[Lightning Mate]

RR - yes a Yank.

sd - very close, but the challenge is variable-geometry. Also Project X fuselage is area ruled. Correct company though. :ok:

[Ridge Runner]

HiSAC??????

Edit: Gulfstream QSJ?

[Lightning Mate]

Nicely done Martin.

The Gulfstream Quiet Supersonic Jet.

Your call. :ok:

[Ridge Runner]

Thanjks David. However, at 1715 on a sunny afternoon it would be wrong to be sat in front of a screen .... I'll have to declare OH I'm afraid!!!

RR

[Lightning Mate]

I agree with you mate.

Nice cold bottle of Chablis on the decking......................

We're having various barbecued fish.

That's barbie Graeme.............

[Lightning Mate]

I think it's time for something from Canada or Oz.......

Prolly from eb since Graeme is :zzz:.

[Lightning Mate]

Three Aussie guys, Shane, Ricky and Jeff, were working on a high-rise building project in Wagga Wagga. Unfortunately, Shane falls off the scaffolding and is killed instantly.

As the ambulance takes the body away, Ricky says, 'Someone should go and tell his wife.'

Jeff says, 'OK, I'm pretty good at that sensitive stuff, I'll do it.'

Two hours later, he comes back carrying a case of Fosters.

Ricky says, 'Where did you get that, Jeff?'

'Shane's wife gave it to me.'

Ricky continues, 'That's unbelievable, you told the lady her husband was dead and she gave you the beer?'

'Well not exactly,' Jeff said. 'When she answered the door, I said to her, "You must be Shane's widow".'

She said, 'No, I'm not a widow.'

And I said, 'I'll bet you a case of Fosters you are.'

Australian bob sleigh team..................

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/australianbobsleigh.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

All alone is me.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/blacknblue.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

:uhoh:..:\..:eek:..:{

Not even a question from RR.

[evansb]

Is this a CAD rendering or a silhouette of a real glider ?

[Lightning Mate]

It is a very special project which, on the latest available information, is due to fly next year and set an absolute record.

This glider will fly at Mach 0.5.

It is a rendering of what it looks like.

[evansb]

Plenty of clues. It must be the Perlan then ?

[Lightning Mate]

Good to see someone out in the playground!

The Perlan it is mate. :D

Over to you. :ok:

[evansb]

Thanks. That Perlan is going to be one high performance bird! Here is the next silhouette:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WSH120524.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Possibly a Dornier 328.....

[Ridge Runner]

Surely the 328JET, David? I'm surprised you missed that!!!! RR

[Lightning Mate]

I didn't miss it - it's obviously the jet version, or to give it it's full title, the 328-300JET.

[Ridge Runner]

Isn't hindesight a great thing, David! ;)

Of course I realised that and wasn't claiming anything by it, just pointing out that you seemed to have missed the large hairdryers under the wings!

RR

[Lightning Mate]

Me - miss a jet engine?

[Ridge Runner]

THat's what I thought!

[Ridge Runner]

I guess we just need a seconder and we can move on?

[Lightning Mate]

After the lack of appearances yesterday methinks we'll prolly not get one.

However, I don't know what Brian does for a living but he's been on here at all times of the day and night, so he might appear soon.

Have you moved house now ?

[Ridge Runner]

Not yet, next Friday, but lots of packing!!!!!!!! We're not moving far!

[SincoTC]

Morning guys :)

Just stopping for a quick coffee break, but can't stop to play, it's been a really heavy week and still got Internet problems at home :(

I recon that this'll do for proof, so I'll at least second David's answer before I go!

Dornier 328 Jet Silhouette against Sun Wallpaper ? Dornier 328 Jet Silhouette against Sun Desktop Wallpaper (http://www.wallpaperhere.com/Aircraft/Commercial/Dornier_328_Jet_Silhouette_against_Sun_91931)

Lightning Mate has control :ok: See you again soon!!

[Lightning Mate]

Moving ain't fun, even for a short distance.

I've finished with all that and we ain't moving again.

Happiness is no mortgage plus three pensions. :):)

[Lightning Mate]

Oooohh - thanks TC. :ok:

[Lightning Mate]

Here you go......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/sepiajob.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

Hi David!

Dutch????

[Lightning Mate]

Not Dutch Martin - go south-east.

[Ridge Runner]

an Italian, then???

[Lightning Mate]

No mate.

Start going along this line - I await further questions.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Europemap-2010.gif

[Lightning Mate]

How ya doin' ?

[Karlark]

Turkish?

Edit: Nuri Demirağ Nu D.38?

[Lightning Mate]

Morning Kl.

Nice shot mate. :D

Over to you. :ok:

[Karlark]

Afternoon LM,

Thanks :), I didn't have anything ready... but I scrambled and came up with this for the next SC:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii20/mudflaps_2008/2012/34-2.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

The dimensions indicate not UK or USA.

Therefore German or Austrian?

[Ridge Runner]

A ruskie, me thinks?

[Karlark]

Southeast.. follow the line on your chart above ;).

Edit: Southeast from Germany & Austria that is, not Russian.

[Lightning Mate]

DFS Habicht perhaps.

[Karlark]

Reverse engineered copy of the Habicht...

[Lightning Mate]

Turkish Aeronautical Association THK3

[Karlark]

That's the one :ok:. THK-3.

Your thread LM.

[Lightning Mate]

Thanks Kl.

A straightforward one.......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/notherbrown.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

It looks like a yank?

[Lightning Mate]

:ok:.........

[Ridge Runner]

Low-wing?
Home built?
1980s?
140hp lump upfront?

[Lightning Mate]

Grief! - hang on mate......


Low-wing?
Home built?
1980s?
140hp lump upfront?

mid-wing
yes
1970s
65hp but others may be/may have been fitted.

[Ridge Runner]

a piper conversion, perhaps?

[Lightning Mate]

No Martin.

edit: going home - back shortly.

[evansb]

Fauxcult FX-02 Pendulum ?

[Lightning Mate]

wtfo....?????

Not whatever that is Brian.

[Lightning Mate]

Wingspan 26 ft.

[evansb]

Stits SA6B Flutrbug ?

[skytrain10]

Unfortunately have not had a chance to look in until now....it certainly looks like the Flut-R-Bug Bri, but that's not a 1970's design David?

[skytrain10]

Now I've had a look I can second you guess evansb...definitely the Flut-R-Bug.
Aircraft C-FPIQ (1964 Stits STITS SA6B FLUT-R-BUG C/N MCR 1) Photo by Steve Hambleton (Photo ID: AC173004) (http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/173004.html)

David's light has recently gone out, but I'm sure he will be happy for you to take control Bri:ok:

[Lightning Mate]

David's light has recently gone out, but I'm sure he will be happy for you to
take control Bri

I most certainly will. :ok:

[evansb]

Thank you. A surprising number of Stits models out there. Here is the next silhouette:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WSH120526.jpg

[skytrain10]

Nice photo...has to be an F-14 Tomcat.

[Lightning Mate]

Sure is - I tried your wallpaper trick!! :ok:

[evansb]

skytrain10 is correct.:ok: Your control.

[skytrain10]

Thank you. Will have to be Open House.

[Lightning Mate]

I'm just wondering how quiet today/this evening will be......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/lazyoh.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

Hello all!!!

A Jerry, David?

[Lightning Mate]

Morning Martin. :)

私の友人ではないです

It never left the drawing board - I have an artists' impression if you want it.

[Ridge Runner]

Sorry but your west counry lingo is lost on me! :)

[Ridge Runner]

I have an artists' impression if you want it.

Yes, please!!!

[Lightning Mate]

Sorry for the delay mate - we're having internet problems.

Ramjet interceptor...

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/clue-12.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

Ah, so the Kayaba Katsuodori?

I'll declare OH as I don't think I should claim this one, David! Of course, if nobody takes up on it I have some to post! :)

RR

[Lightning Mate]

I don't think I should claim this one

Why not ?

I don't think we'll se many around today and I'm not here this afternoon.

Go ahead. :ok:

[Ridge Runner]

OK.. 5 mins!

[Ridge Runner]

.. or just a minute! :)

Here you are:

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/80b1fe86.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Experimental ?

[Ridge Runner]

Nope. A transport prototype.

[Lightning Mate]

Is that a single radial at the front, or one each side beneath the wings?

[Ridge Runner]

single upfront and a two in the pod!

[Ridge Runner]

like this ...

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/06e882d5.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Looks like a military paint job.

German?

[Lightning Mate]

Martin,

May I ask you to go over to 'Challenge' and second me on behalf of Graeme. :ok:

[Ridge Runner]

Not military and not a Jerry, David

[Noyade]

:ok:

Bratu Bratu-220 (http://www.airwar.ru/enc/cw1/bratu220.html)

Open House.

[Ridge Runner]

That's the one, Graeme!!!!

OPEN HOUSE declared!

[Lightning Mate]

Can't take it mate - going shortly. :\

[Ridge Runner]

OK, here goes ....

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/feb4a6c9.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

Time's running out as I have to be out of here in 24 minutes and won't be on the thread tonight. Usual rules apply, though. :)

[evansb]

Cessna CR-3 ?

Make that the Chester Jeep instead, thanks.

[Lightning Mate]

I would love to move the thread Brian, but not with that shot, unless you can post an indisputable image.

[evansb]

I'm unable to confirm it as the Jeep. I shot from the hip and missed.

[heshamh]

Yes it was Bucker Bu-181/II.

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz37/heshamh/Bu-181-2.gif

[Ridge Runner]

Good morning chaps!!!

Not the Chester Jeep, Brian, or a Cessna.

RR

[Lightning Mate]

Morning RR.

I'll ask the question which you often do - a Yank?

[Ridge Runner]

Yep!!!!

RR

[Ridge Runner]

David, can you get over to Challnge and answer my post to save me looking at it! :) Its a jet so I'm sure you'll get it!

[Lightning Mate]

PM Martin.

[Lightning Mate]

A 1930ish Yank with apparently an inline engine.

An obscure Curtiss ?

[Ridge Runner]

yes and no

edit: I belive it was a 120hp martin 333

[Lightning Mate]

Babcock-Vlchek X Airmaster ?

[Ridge Runner]

Yes, close enough! I have it as the Babcock Taubman LC-13A but to be honest after research it could easily be the one you say!

You have CONTROL!

[Lightning Mate]

I don't think it's the Babcock Taubman LC-13A because I posted that one I think quite some time ago.

[Lightning Mate]

I'll be offline for just over two hours this afternoon, but try this one.....

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/whiteout-1.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

on snow? or snow/water? A WIGE?

[Lightning Mate]

Water - a WIGE. :ok:

[Ridge Runner]

I guess its a ruskie, David?

[Lightning Mate]

:ok:.........

edit: do you know Martin, I think some of the regulars must be on holiday.

[Lightning Mate]

Good afternoon eb and good evening HQ. :)

[Harley Quinn]

Those pesky Russians did make the Ivolga EK-12P. Only pic I have found is here
(http://olbri2007.narod.ru/index/Text/Project/Miscellaneous/Clipper/EKrIvolga_EK-12.jpg)

[Lightning Mate]

Sorry mate.

That has puller props - the ones in mine are pushers.

edit:.....and the challenge has twin vertical stabilisers, not one.

edit 2:....do you have anything prepared?

[Harley Quinn]

edit 2:....do you have anything prepared?

No, is that a problem?

I'm sure there are others out there who can fill the gaps in

[Lightning Mate]

I simply asked so that I might give you a clue.

Wanna one?

[Lightning Mate]

Well here's a clue anyway - EKRANOPLAN. ;)

edit: I have a very early start tomorrow so I'm logging off - the usual rules apply.

Hopefully over to Canada and Australia.................

[Ridge Runner]

BH, David, I can't find it!!!!!!! :(

[Lightning Mate]

Morning Martin.

The image is on the web, and there is a video of it on u-tube.

Please standby and I'll post the original photo plus another one - is it's still a problem I'll reveal it this morning.

First pic:

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/photo1.jpg

It's called Ektranoplan ***********24

[Ridge Runner]

ah ha .. Burevestnik-24!

I really can't claim that, David! So OPEN HOUSE!

[Lightning Mate]

A winner. :ok::ok:

There is no rule which says a win on clues means an OH mate.

[Ridge Runner]

ah ... you twisted my arm ....

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/peach38336/pprune300512A.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Was this originally a glider and subsequently motorised?

[Noyade]

Home, but heading to bed.

(Psst...Check out Koolhoven David. :ok::) Koolhoven Aeroplanes Foundation (http://www.koolhoven.com/history/airplanes/koolhoven/))

Night.

[Lightning Mate]

Thanks mate.

RR - we had it before page 84 on 24 August last year.

Regdep posted it.

[Ridge Runner]

oh poo!!!! In haste!! :(

Any one else want a try!?

After today I'll be offline until after the 12th June!

[Lightning Mate]

You and I are the only ones around.

[Ridge Runner]

If you have one, go ahead!!!!

[Lightning Mate]

I've got ten!!

[Ridge Runner]

No. 7 then! :)

[Lightning Mate]

Just up your street......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/albino.jpg

[Ridge Runner]

Oh bugger, one of those pretend aeroplanes! :(

[skytrain10]

Afternoon....an LSA I guess David and quite possibly a brand new design? Save for the tail and nose gear it's not unlike the Jabiru J400 range. I doubt there is a connection though, so on the process of elimination, would this be a European design?

[Lightning Mate]

Hello stranger. :)

It is indeed European and I think 1995, but I'll just czech for you.

edit: 2005 and an LSA.

[Ridge Runner]

Who's a pretty boy, then????? A Parrot???

http://www.bydanjohnson.com/articleart/636_1.jpg

and it WILL have to be Open House, David!!!

[Lightning Mate]

assawun Martin. :ok:

Have a good holiday/house move, whichever it is - prolly the latter.

Looks like a good chance Ken.

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks David!!!!! See you all in a couple of weeks!!!!

[skytrain10]

Good call on the Parrot Martin...I'd forgotten all about that one. Nice challenge David.

Unfortunately I'm still tied up with work - only quickly looked in during my tea break. If no one has taken up the OH later I'll prep one and get it posted.

[Lightning Mate]

Well, I ain't going to 'cuz I'm not a pig.

I look forward to sumfin. :ok:

edit: I NB Brian on line........................

[evansb]

Okay, here is the next silhouette:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r68/convair640/WSH120530.jpg

[Noyade]

G'day Brian.

Is it a photo from WWII mate?

I tried to hone in on the guy in the middle at the top...

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2806/wsh120530.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/wsh120530.jpg/)

[Karlark]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii20/mudflaps_2008/2012/109_1_a1.jpg

I feel Buffaloed. :confused:

[evansb]

The photo pre-dates WW.II by only about a year. Late 1930s. The aircraft was licence-built in a different country than its origin, so I'll accept either of two correct answers.

[Lightning Mate]

I assume we're looking at medium bombers.

[skytrain10]

French, possibly the Bloch MB.200, which was also licence built by Avia I believe?

[SincoTC]

Morning Ken :),

I'm just grabbing a hasty coffee break in a very hectic week!!

I'll second that Bloch MB.200 and the Czech built Aero MB-200

Brian's picture is at the bottom of the page here:

Aero MB-200 :: (http://brannamoc1938garda.webnode.cz/aero2/aero-mb-200/)

Oh well, work calls again :(

[skytrain10]

Hi Trevor...well never found that picture - I just looked at photo's of the Bloch and the 3-view - which looked about right. Anyway thanks for confirming the guess, and for the link:ok:

and the Czech built Aero MB-200 Well, I was close when I said Avia....began with an A anyway:)

Been a busy few weeks for me too, so not had much opportunity to play.

I'm sure Brian will be happy for us to continue, and it so happens I have one ready to go, so stand-by.

[skytrain10]

Next one:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/1472dda0.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Morning Ken. :)

TL2000 Sting Carbon

[skytrain10]

Morning David....The Ultralight TL-2000 Sting it is...in this case the RG version:ok:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/aa8c4d8e.jpg

LM has control

[Lightning Mate]

Nice to see you around.

Here's another:

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/sunweird.jpg

[skytrain10]

Odd shape...a flying car design? Are we viewing from the rear left quarter?

[Lightning Mate]

Not a flying car, and it's viewed from the front left and a little below.

[skytrain10]

Looks like someone took a Vari-Ez, slung a cargo pod underneath and for good measure stuck a MAD at the rear! Now, with that bit at the rear I am wondering where the engine(s) are?

[Lightning Mate]

The engine is in that big pod. ;)

[skytrain10]

Vari-Ez Little did I know how close I was....it's another Rutan product, the Long-Ez, modified by DARPA with a Pulse Detonation Engine:)

[Lightning Mate]

You were very close indeed mate........

:D:D

Your thread. :ok:

[skytrain10]

Thanks David, a nice challenge:ok: As you were so quick with the last one, here's another low wing plastic jobby :):

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/0caac972.jpg

[Lightning Mate]

Can't see the wingtips, so is it the Aerospool WT-9 Dynamic LSA ?

[skytrain10]

Not the WT-9 David, but it is a European design. Nothing special with the wingtips...no winglets, no curling up or down :)

[Lightning Mate]

Thank you Ken.

I'm offline for an hour - w o r k.......

[Lightning Mate]

Well, it's a ringer for the Aveko 3L Sprint but yours has no chin cooling intake whereas that one does.

edit: may I assume that it's not classified in Europe as an LSA ?

[skytrain10]

Well, it's a ringer for the Aveko 3L Sprint but yours has no chin cooling intake whereas that one does. No connection, but you are in the right country. This aircraft appears significantly larger than the Sprint.

may I assume that it's not classified in Europe as an LSA ? Mmm, should be easy to answer but it's not. I suspect you are right because of its size, but there is nothing to indicate whether it is or isn't. There is also the issue of whether the aircraft has actually been built yet! The silhouette is from a mock-up, so needless to say it is a comparitively recent (but not brand new) design. 2009.

[Lightning Mate]

bugger......http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/fist.gif

edit: are the wings slightly swept ?

[skytrain10]

are the wings slightly swept ? No, they are straight albeit tapering towards the tips. They do look swept but I think its a product of a wide angle lens.

Want to see the original piccie?

[skytrain10]

Here's the photo...this is not the first aircraft we have had from this manufacturer.

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii457/kendyer/f5c7533e.jpg

[SincoTC]

Evening Ken,

I think that's TL Ultralight's TL-4000 ?

Open House please if correct, as I'm turning in now 'coz it's another early start tomorrow, besides which, my connection here tonight is very flakey again :ugh:

[skytrain10]

I think that's TL Ultralight's TL-4000 ? Got it in one Trevor, well done:ok: The mock-up was first shown in public at Aero Expo in Germany in 2009, but seemingly no development since. In searches it would appear there is some information in the current edition of Janes, should any of our followers be wealthy enough to own one:)

SincoTC has declared Open House

[Lightning Mate]

Good morning/evening. :)

Very little to do today......

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/brown-5.jpg

[Noyade]

Very little to do todayHaven't you got a four day long weekend now?

God save the Queen and open house. :)

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/6613/img690.jpg (http://img814.imageshack.us/i/img690.jpg/)

[Lightning Mate]

Bingo. :ok:

Yes mate, we do have a four day weekend - probably feet up in front of the telly to watch the celebrations (with glass in hand).

I expect it will be broadcast over much of the world. Keep an eye open for the royal barge, "Spirit of Chartwell".

We spent a weekend on it on the Thames the weekend of the royal wedding - it is very up-market.

Hope to see you on the thread over the weekend.

God save the Queen.

Graeme has declared Open House. :(

[Karlark]

Here's a formation for the open house:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii20/mudflaps_2008/2012/34-1.jpg

[Noyade]

G'day Karlark. :)

I think I see a "crank?" F4U Corsair?

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8122/341ng.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/i/341ng.jpg/)

I quite like the "at height" photos. Logically, it is what observers usually see. Brian's Bloch formation was a beauty so I'll look around for something similar. Cheers.

[Karlark]

G'day Noyade,

:)

Yes, I believe them to be Vought F4U Corsairs :ok:. Hard to be believe that it is not on Mel's list that I can see.... unless listed as something different?

Photo :: Nimitz N Formation (http://ww2.wwarii.com/Events/NorthAmerica/Nimitz-Day/Nimitz-N-Formation)

Noyade's control

[Noyade]

Thanks Karlark. :)

it is not on Mel's listYes, I had a quick look and couldn't find it either. I guess because it's so recognisable is the problem, unless you try something like your photo above.

A loner this time....

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2779/img692q.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/img692q.jpg/)

[Karlark]

Martin Baltimore?