Thanks David. Here we go:

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/ded9d658.jpg

Mmmm.....

High aspect ratio with sweepback.

Some aspects of it remind me of the Jungmann/Casa 1.131E.

Is it based on something like those?

Yes it is similar to the Jungmann and it could have served as inspiration or the basis for this design. Unfortunately there is not much documentation about the aircraft and its history, so I am really only speculating.

Oh dear. :eek:

Well, it certainly looks like a modern homebuilt, apart from maybe the tailwheel support.

I would imagine it's built for aerobatics, but I'm not sure.

I'm also trying to identify the aerial array in the background.........

...and wossa dangly jobber under the lower wing..........

A late 60's design. Not listed as a homebuild but you can assume it is.

Again probably aerobatic, but nothing documented that I can see.

I think that's a dangly antenna beneath the fuselage:)

If that aerial system is what I think it is, it's later form of Adcock working on LFR. The last was decommissioned in the 80s.

Therefore is the challenge at least thirty years old?

Think our post's cross...1960's design.

Found a magazine article about it! Yes, designed for aerobatics, and has undergone numerous transformations in terms of its engine over the years. Still registered today and was flying as of 2010.

Will be offline shortly for a couple of hours. Usual rules apply in my absence:ok:

I'll be going as well mate, but I'll pop back later.

I wonder if it's based on a Great Lakes design.

The morning should be interesting.................

Anything to do with Nick D'Apuzzo ?

No, but you are in the right country.

Not that I can see.

Good morning Ken :),

It's the Elmendorf Special 1 (N716L), photographed at Wittman Regional Airport.

Hello boys!!!

Sorry but yesterday we had no internet at all and I didn't home until after midnight!! I see Brian got the Hansa - actually the Hansa 2 as the later models looked very differnt up front. Nevertheless, well spotted Brian!!!!

Must go now and do some shopping :(

"See" you on Monday if the work server is replaced in time!!!!

RR

Have a good weekend mate.

For what it's worth, confirmed kill in my opinion. :ok:

G'day mate. :)

Agreed, but it would be unlike Ken and TC to not appear soon.

However, as it's 1936 local time with you I can appreciate your enthusiasm.

Morning David, evening Graeme :)

Coffee break time, no sign of Ken yet! I found his photo, so I'm pretty sure it's correct.

Aircraft N716L (1969 Elmendorf Special 1 C/N 1) Photo by Mark Pasqualino (Photo ID: AC369833)

Thanks Graeme, am I cleared for take-off?

I found his photo as well.

Clear take-off.

Thanks David :ok:

This shouldn't take too long!

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/.../TC_wtf234.jpg

Prolly not with Graeme lurking about, but he's also trying to find my "challenge".

No idea.

Never ceases to amaze me the number of aircraft the world has produced.

American?