What Cockpit?

[JustinHeywood]

Originally Posted by India Four Two

I thought it had an Eastern European look, but I hadn't spotted the lower wing. That and the bracing strut triggered a vague memory.

There's ugly and then there's the PZL-M15 Belphegor:


Several claims to fame according to Wikipedia:


The name is a nickname:

Well done India.
I hope that thing flew better than it looked. Over to you.

[India Four Two]

Thanks Justin.

And now for something completely different - a minimalist cockpit:

[India Four Two]

I'm surprised this well-known aircraft hasn't been identified yet. My picture is of the rear cockpit.

I flew in one of these for the first time last week. A memorable experience.

[JustinHeywood]

Originally Posted by India Four Two

I'm surprised this well-known aircraft hasn't been identified yet. My picture is of the rear cockpit.

I flew in one of these for the first time last week. A memorable experience.

you did say ‘minimalist cockpit’ but I reckon Orville Wright had a more comprehensive panel.

I can’t find anything that spartan

[ea200]

Reminds me of a Christen Eagle

[Asturias56]

Microlight?

[Bergerie1]

And what about this one?

You Tube

[washoutt]

What a sensible cat, to sit so still during an emergency.

[FlightlessParrot]

Originally Posted by washoutt

What a sensible cat, to sit so still during an emergency.

And it did not try to take its baggage with it on evacuation.

[Bergerie1]

But what sort is it? The aeroplane not the cat!

[India Four Two]

Reminds me of a Christen Eagle

That's because it is - a "Christen Eagle II" to be precise. Flown solo from the back seat. Here's a view of both cockpits:



Here's a shot of me preparing for my first flight last Wednesday:


An unreal experience for someone who's only flown aeros in Chipmunks and similar. I had previously flown 44 other types, which, using a vehicle analogy, ranged from trucks to sports cars. By comparison, this flight was like getting into a F1 car!

ea200 has control.

[ea200]

Thanks India. Spent a few hours in that cockpit. Need a bit of cooperation from the front seater if you want to see the ASI or change the altimeter setting! Lovely to fly but weight and balance demands respect. Better vis than a Pitts S2 though.

Here's the next:

[ea200]

No takers so far. Here's a slightly wider shot, maybe that will help. This design has spawned a number of developments.

[sycamore]

Can`t read the`Aresti` which may give a clue...CAP232 for starters...?

[ea200]

Nice try but not the CAP232. I can't read the Aresti on the original either but there is a tumble in there somewhere. This aircraft has the same G limits as the 232 if that helps.

[sycamore]

Would`ve thought anyone doin` aeros would be able to read,or have a `G0-PRO` strapped to their head..no straps on pedals either....not an SBach..? having had a flight in one with the owner(airline CEO!); Either tandem or single ? Extras come in various rigs,but it may be a `One Design`...?

[ea200]

You are right, it's not an SBach. It's a single seater but there is a twin seat version. Not an Extra but there is a connection. I have flown an aerobatic type with straps but not sure what it was now. May have been a Cap or possibly Yak? You're getting close I think.

[sycamore]

Stevens Akro / Lazer...ruled out MiG,Yak,and Sukhoi,not Zlin,possibly Wagner...?

[ea200]

It is indeed a Laser 200. The design was a development of the Stevens Akro and later Walter Extra designed the Extra 230 based on the Laser he had previously used in competitions. The 230 later developed into the Extra 200/300 range.

You have control.

Why is pprune changing the a into an @ sign?

[sycamore]

Sorry guys,Open House...