What Cockpit? MK VI

[MReyn24050]

Mel's challenge

It is indeed the Malmo MFI-10B Vipan.

AB Malmö Flygindustri (MFI) first commercial success - the small MFI-9 - took to the air in 1961. The same year the MFI-10 ”Vipan” (”the Lapwing”) began its flying trials. If the MFI-9 became a success, the MFI-10 unfortunately became the opposite.

MFI started in 1955 to design a larger aircraft than the MFI-9. This new four-seat aircraft would be suitable for the Army’s need of fire direction and liaison. It would also be possible to use the aircraft as a flying ambulance and as a trainer, tug and for photographing. And, not least it would be in the market as a pure private aircraft.

The Vipan was a high-winged design to give good visibility. Its tail-wheel made it possible to use unprepared landing strips and it could take off in only 180 metres.

Three Vipan were built. The two last were ordered by the Army for evaluation. As these two had a more powerful engine (Lycoming 0-360- A1A of 180 hp) than the prototype, they were called MFI-10B and got the Army designation FPL 54. They were delivered to the Army in 1963.Their registration numbers were 54001 and 54002, later changed to 54381 and 54382.

You have control.

[Planegill]

Here is a new cockpit challenge:

[aviate1138]

Is it a Latham 47? Not holding my breath

[Planegill]

Sorry Aviate1138, not the Latham 47. This was a single-engined aircraft.

[Kitbag]

Weirdly French looking- Potez 33?

[Planegill]

Hi Kitbag. Not the Potez 33. THis was an American aircraft.

[evansb]

Cessna BW ?

[Planegill]

Hi Brian
This aircraft was not produced by a well-known company. In fact I believe they only ever made 4 examples of three different models.

[Planegill]

Another clue?
This aircraft is still extant, although it was recovered from Alaska as a derelict.

[one11]

recovered from Alaska as a derelict

That, after the other clues , maybe suggests the American Pilgrim 100.
Cheers, Doug

.....but the window arrangement doesn't look right !!!!

[one11]

but the window arrangement doesn't look right !!!!

...more like a Fairchild 71B......but that would be a well known company!!!!

[evansb]

Thaden Argonaut.

[Planegill]

Yes, well done Brian. It is the Thaden T-1 Argonaut. Over to you.

[evansb]

Thanks Pg. Superb challenge. Here is the next 'What Cockpit?':

[one11]

Muscariello Musca from Italy ?

[evansb]

one11, It is Italian, but Muscariello Musca does not match my source. If you have a photograph that confirms, please post, otherwise, I await a matching answer.

[one11]

Hi Brian,

This is the Musca 1B - your close-up has a bit more de-luxe look to it - a derivative ? , or possibly has an alternative name, having been built by Ali Viberti...................Doug

[evansb]

Yes, Doug, that is the aircraft. You have control.

[one11]

Thanks Bill - Did you have a different title for the Musca ?

Here is my next challenge.......Cheers Doug

[stevef]

Something about this suggests a German manufacturer.