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Thassa Fauvel AV-60 innit
This small one-seater airplane, comparable to the JODEL D-9 "bébé" or to the DRUINE "Turbulent", was designed specifically for amateur builders. The prototype was constructed by Leonard D. Wolff (assisted by his friend Davidson) at Houston, Texas in the United States. The AV-60 made its first flight on July 14, 1963, piloted by Davidson, when it actually became airborne during a "planned high speed taxi run". The plane was exhibited at the National Air Show in Texas on November 3, 1963, where it was a big success.
Christened as Leprechaun (the imp of Irish folklore), the AV-60 had been developed by Charles Fauvel in collaboration with G. Jacquemin, an aeronautical engineer working in Canada. The construction plans were produced in English. It is a low aspect ratio flying wing, with a nose-mounted Volkswagen engine (converted for aircraft use) of 1300 cc, weighing 48 kg and developing 40 Horsepower at 3500 RPM. A formed plexiglas bubble canopy covers the cockpit which is located over the low wing. The most remarkable characteristic is the absence of a long conventional fuselage structure with a laminated wood shell structure comprising the vertical stabilizer and the rudder attach beam being further braced by a triangular tubular beam from the wing itself. The prototype was equipped with a standard fixed tricycle landing gear, based on that of the TIPPSY Nipper.
Christened as Leprechaun (the imp of Irish folklore), the AV-60 had been developed by Charles Fauvel in collaboration with G. Jacquemin, an aeronautical engineer working in Canada. The construction plans were produced in English. It is a low aspect ratio flying wing, with a nose-mounted Volkswagen engine (converted for aircraft use) of 1300 cc, weighing 48 kg and developing 40 Horsepower at 3500 RPM. A formed plexiglas bubble canopy covers the cockpit which is located over the low wing. The most remarkable characteristic is the absence of a long conventional fuselage structure with a laminated wood shell structure comprising the vertical stabilizer and the rudder attach beam being further braced by a triangular tubular beam from the wing itself. The prototype was equipped with a standard fixed tricycle landing gear, based on that of the TIPPSY Nipper.
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Just having a quick look back at what I've missed, what have you and Martin done with Ken and Graeme (what have you done with the bodies)? I won't tell
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Hi Trevor...I've been away this week so not had too much opportunity to look in - and on the odd occasion when I have, there was not a lot happening - like this evening! On the basis you've not been around assume much the same applies?
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Evening Ken,
Exactly the same!! Glad to see you back too, both turn up together eh, just like London Buses! Let nobody say it's 'coz the crap always rises to the surface though or we'll bugger off again
Exactly the same!! Glad to see you back too, both turn up together eh, just like London Buses! Let nobody say it's 'coz the crap always rises to the surface though or we'll bugger off again
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just like London Buses!
David's green light has gone off now, so looks like he's has turned in for the night. Time to go and have a look at Aviaquiz now.
I'll say good night and may catch you tomorrow
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I think you might be right, still we shouldn't worry, have you had a look at that Kiwi quiz lately, it makes a glacier look positively fast.
Is that a courtesy call to AQ or do you take part
Goodnight Ken,
Is that a courtesy call to AQ or do you take part
Goodnight Ken,
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Must admit I've not looked at the NZ one for more than a year - it was pretty quiet then and sounds like not much has changed!
I've been taking part in AQ since it was relaunched in Jan. My problem is remembering to look - as a result I completely missed 2 of the challenges
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I've been taking part in AQ since it was relaunched in Jan. My problem is remembering to look - as a result I completely missed 2 of the challenges
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Not a UAV or drone Martin - it was planned to be manned.
Project only.
....out of class now and monitoring.....
edit: there are intelligence reports that it did fly, but nothing is certain.
Project only.
....out of class now and monitoring.....
edit: there are intelligence reports that it did fly, but nothing is certain.
