Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge
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Interesting challenge Trevor, very Cassutt like, but there again quite a few aircraft fall into that category. Unfortunately struggling to find one with the exact tail shape. My initial thought was the Wittman V-Witt but not quite right. I've found a description (but no photo) for the Bristol BX-200. Been assuming its American, but there again...?
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Good evening Ken,
It is American; its design was based on that of the Cassut Special, but differed in the engine intended to be used!
Be aware that a small number were built and I have seen a phot of one of them fitted with spats.
It is American; its design was based on that of the Cassut Special, but differed in the engine intended to be used!
Be aware that a small number were built and I have seen a phot of one of them fitted with spats.
....the Lasher Renegade?
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A fruitful search then, but at least it does have the correct code but no piccie! 
Well done; it is the Lasher Renegade 1 
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Nicely timed too; I'm calling it a day now as I've got a 5 am start
Goodnight
Well done; it is the Lasher Renegade 1
The Renegade I was a design of Charles W. Lasher and intended as Formula V class racer. The design was largely based on the Cassutt Special III , but was made suitable to accept VW or VW-based engines.
The first aircraft was built by M. Ricketts and after eighteen months of construction it was first flown in 1974, registered N73RL (c/n B15). Of conventional construction with all-wood wings and fabric-covered fuselage, the single-seat aircraft was powered by one 55 hp Volkswagen VW1600 motor car engine.
N73RL took second and third places in the Formula V competition at the 1978 and 1979 Cleveland National Air Races respectively, and was used for aerobatic displays. Plans for amateur construction were marketed via Southern Aero Corporation of Miami Lakes, Florida, after 1983 via Charles Lasher. At least four Renegade I aircraft were completed in the USA:N73RL, N1031A, N35DE, and N64JM (designated Michalak R-1).
The first aircraft was built by M. Ricketts and after eighteen months of construction it was first flown in 1974, registered N73RL (c/n B15). Of conventional construction with all-wood wings and fabric-covered fuselage, the single-seat aircraft was powered by one 55 hp Volkswagen VW1600 motor car engine.
N73RL took second and third places in the Formula V competition at the 1978 and 1979 Cleveland National Air Races respectively, and was used for aerobatic displays. Plans for amateur construction were marketed via Southern Aero Corporation of Miami Lakes, Florida, after 1983 via Charles Lasher. At least four Renegade I aircraft were completed in the USA:N73RL, N1031A, N35DE, and N64JM (designated Michalak R-1).
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Nicely timed too; I'm calling it a day now as I've got a 5 am start
Goodnight
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Is it the Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) XQM-93
it was Bucker Bu-181A twin boom project.
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Thanks. I'm getting nil results on the twin-boom pusher as well. I amazed myself at identifying a UAV. Not a fan of UAVs. With that in mind, I'm getting in my chick magnet mobile and departing the fix outbound. [I][B]OPEN HOUSE.
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Morning all. In fact my challenge was the LTV L.450F which was able to be flown as a manned aircraft or UAV. The XQM-93 was developed from this, and did not have a cockpit. I am not sure that the designation XQM-93 was ever officially used for the L.450F.
The car...an Austin A40 Devon I think. Our neighbours years ago used to have one!
David...an ultralight I guess..trying to make out the configuration, is that 2 pusher props?
Incidentally, the Bucker Bu.181/II (as opposed to Bu.181A) is referenced on the net and I found a drawing of it.
The car...an Austin A40 Devon I think. Our neighbours years ago used to have one!
David...an ultralight I guess..trying to make out the configuration, is that 2 pusher props?
Incidentally, the Bucker Bu.181/II (as opposed to Bu.181A) is referenced on the net and I found a drawing of it.
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