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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 13:41
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Homebuild!
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 14:04
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Ta muchly - just been in class for a while.
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It looks like a Fw190 replica with a second wing?

Edit: An Aerocad machine???
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 14:16
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Looking at the gear struts I would think it's smaller than it may first appear.

In comparison, the radial looks big though.
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Looking at the gear struts I would think it's smaller than it may first appear.
Not really...over 2,500 kgs in weight. Wingspan over 30 ft.

the radial looks big though.
Its a fair size and not what you would normally expect in a homebuild job.

It looks like a Fw190 replica with a second wing?
Interesting But no connection whatsoever with the Fw.190 and not by Aerocad.
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 14:57
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Is it a cantilever?
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Is it a cantilever?
Yes it is
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 15:01
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Let me know if you want another clue
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 15:14
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Later maybe - it's gozome time mate.

Maybe there will be another clue awaiting.
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Clue....all is perhaps not what it seems
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 16:22
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Often the way around here!

Does that mean it's more modern than it looks?

Good thinking...but no photo in Aerofiles.
The inference is therefore that is described ony.

A Rotec engine?
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Does that mean it's more modern than it looks?
Actually that wasn't my meaning, but it so happens it is a modern design

The inference is therefore that is described ony.
Correct

A Rotec engine?
Nope...try Pratt & Whitney
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Is it yellow?
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 16:42
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Once again that's taken me to "C" in Aerofiles..........

P&W Wasp.........only one registered?
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Is it yellow?
There are yellow ones
Once again that's taken me to "C" in Aerofiles........
Not the place to be David.
P&W Wasp.........only one registered?
Wasp yes, but there are a few of these aircraft around.

From Karl's rather "off the cuff" comment I have a feeling he knows the answer!

Edit...but he gone!!

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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 17:07
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If he knows the answer, why has he gone then?
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 17:14
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Griffon Aerospace Lionheart ?
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 17:15
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If he knows the answer, why has he gone then?
The most commonly photographed one of these, and the one that was used in publicity material is yellow!
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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 17:18
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Griffon Aerospace Lionheart ?
Spot on Bri Yes, the rather unsuccessful Lionheart kit plane, designed to bring back the spirit of the Beech 17. Had to hunt for that one photo that did not give it away I thought Martin's earlier comment about an Fw.190 with an extra wing might have got people thinking!

David, now you know why I made the comment that all is perhaps not what it seems



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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 17:27
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A bloody bipe!!!!

I'll get you for this............

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