Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge
New page, so for continuity, here it is again...
The line drawing is the proposed turboprop Mk IV version. Here's a mock-up of the piston Mk III version...
The line drawing is the proposed turboprop Mk IV version. Here's a mock-up of the piston Mk III version...
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Hi Graeme, evening Ken 
Is it the Aero Maroc Industrie (AMI) Gepal Mk IV ??
I haven't found any pictures yet, but I understand that AMI displayed a mockup of the Mk III (your photo?) at the 1983 Paris Air show, hence French cars in background!
Is it the Aero Maroc Industrie (AMI) Gepal Mk IV ??
I haven't found any pictures yet, but I understand that AMI displayed a mockup of the Mk III (your photo?) at the 1983 Paris Air show, hence French cars in background!
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Thanks Ken,
I just found the photo on an Arabic website pointing out the similarities of the Mk IV to the Beech Turbo Mentor and including the Flight article.
http://defense-arab.com/vb/showthread.php?p=168514
As Graeme won't be around for a few hours yet, I'm going to hit the sack now and try and dream up a suitable challenge!!
Goodnight mate, sleep well
I just found the photo on an Arabic website pointing out the similarities of the Mk IV to the Beech Turbo Mentor and including the Flight article.
http://defense-arab.com/vb/showthread.php?p=168514
As Graeme won't be around for a few hours yet, I'm going to hit the sack now and try and dream up a suitable challenge!!
Goodnight mate, sleep well
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Thanks Graeme,
Sleep well mate and dream of what Santa will bring you! I hope that you, Julie and the boys have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year
The original manufacturer's name or a nickname will do for this one!
Sleep well mate and dream of what Santa will bring you! I hope that you, Julie and the boys have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year
The original manufacturer's name or a nickname will do for this one!
Sleep well mate
Many thanks for the Seasons Greetings. Best wishes to you as well.Now...
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The "Red" is warming you up there mate, you're on the right tack 
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It is Amenican and a variety of 60 Hp engines were fitted as the design evolved, but this one didn't have a Kinner.
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!It is Amenican and a variety of 60 Hp engines were fitted as the design evolved, but this one didn't have a Kinner.
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Well done Brian, it is the Kinner Canary, AKA Airster 
Bert Kinner standing beside what was to become The Canary on account of its bright yellow colour scheme!
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The Airster appeared in 1920 designed by Bert Kinner, it was a one or two seat open-cockpit single-engine biplane. The first single-seat Airster was powered by a 60 hp (45 kW) Lawrance L-4 radial engine. When the prototype crashed on a test flight it was rebuilt as a two-seater with a wider cockpit. One Airster named The Canary was bought by Amelia Earhart while she was learning to fly (one source has it that Amelia’s parents gave it to her for her 24th birthday).
On October 22, 1922, Earhart set a women's altitude record of 14,000 feet (4,200 meters). Sadly, she was soon forced to sell her Canary owing to the high price of gas.
Later production aircraft had slab-sided plywood fuselages and were powered by a variety of 60 hp (45 kW) engines including Kinner.
On October 22, 1922, Earhart set a women's altitude record of 14,000 feet (4,200 meters). Sadly, she was soon forced to sell her Canary owing to the high price of gas.
Later production aircraft had slab-sided plywood fuselages and were powered by a variety of 60 hp (45 kW) engines including Kinner.
Bert Kinner standing beside what was to become The Canary on account of its bright yellow colour scheme!
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Thanks for the Greeting Brian
May I echo them and say Seasons Greetings to all AH & N participants and viewers worldwide !!!
Well, I couldn't find your picture there, but I did get a push in the right direction. I initially thought it was a three-seater Huff-Darland, maybe a Pelican or Plover, but the cockpit seemed to be on the wrong side, so I flipped your image and all became clear !
I now believe it to be a Huff-Daland D-49 Duster and maybe the wide front cockpit is a loading hopper??
Regret it'll have to be Open House if correct, as I'm out with the Family in a couple of hours and will be offline all day!
Have a good day one and all and raise a glass to "absent friends"
May I echo them and say Seasons Greetings to all AH & N participants and viewers worldwide !!!
Gawd! What would you guys do without aerofiles.com ?
! I now believe it to be a Huff-Daland D-49 Duster and maybe the wide front cockpit is a loading hopper??
Regret it'll have to be Open House if correct, as I'm out with the Family in a couple of hours and will be offline all day!
Have a good day one and all and raise a glass to "absent friends"
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Merry Christmas everyone
Well I'm sure you've got it Trevor. I looked briefly last night but figured I'd leave it until this morning...bad move
As to whether its the Pelican or the Duster I am not sure...the only photo of the latter I have found has spoked wheels.
Anyway, for anyone who looks in, have a great day and enjoy the festivities
Cheers
Well I'm sure you've got it Trevor. I looked briefly last night but figured I'd leave it until this morning...bad move
As to whether its the Pelican or the Duster I am not sure...the only photo of the latter I have found has spoked wheels.Anyway, for anyone who looks in, have a great day and enjoy the festivities
Cheers