What Cockpit? MK V
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It is a SNCAN/Nord NC.854S Norvegie, built in 1950. puddinghead was the first to mention the Norvegie.
He has control. The SNCAC/SNCAN Nord NC-840/850/860 family has an arcane production history, dating from 1946, with the aircraft being powered by over 7 different powerplants. One early version was powered by a Mathis radial engine. SNCAC ceased operating in July of 1949, production was then continued by SNCAN. There were a few tricycle gear models. A small number of 850s were called 'Norclub'. It would seem the true 'Norvegie' was the version built for the French Army, but the appellation seems to have become common to all of the series. Approximately 280 airframes were completed, the last in 1953.
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windriver:- Time to worry... he didn`t say it was an easy one
I do not think it will be difficult though.
Is this a wooden aircraft?
Yes, It is mainly constructed of wood.
I do not think it will be difficult though.
Is this a wooden aircraft?
Yes, It is mainly constructed of wood.
. It is indeed a Volmer VJ-22.
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I am ashamed to say the power of google worked its magic, once the words 'homebuild' and 'flying boat' came together. Apologies for jumping in ahead of Akubra, I guess in Australia he was asleep.
An easy one, as it is all I have to hand - hopefully someone more deserving will come up with a real challenge.
An easy one, as it is all I have to hand - hopefully someone more deserving will come up with a real challenge.
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Correct, a Europa XS Tri-gear (actually G-LINN if you are into that sort of thing). First flight July 2005.
I think more PFA types are glass than round dials these days, if the ones I wire up and sort are anything to go by.
Over to you, Evansb.
I think more PFA types are glass than round dials these days, if the ones I wire up and sort are anything to go by.
Over to you, Evansb.
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You're not wrong about the quality there Mel!
Seems to me to have 'spectacle' type controls (with everything to stbd), 6 engines? and fairly primitive/limited flight instruments. Early 30's, Civil flying boat?
Seems to me to have 'spectacle' type controls (with everything to stbd), 6 engines? and fairly primitive/limited flight instruments. Early 30's, Civil flying boat?