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That's no aeroplane surely.
A boat ? |
A Packard-Merlin Powered hydroplane ?
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A small aeroplane,and the engine produced about 1/40 power of a Merlin....
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Oh. Homebuilt microlight I assume.
Something silly like the WeeBee ? |
Designed and built 1928-30...with unique features...
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That's put me off the scent because I was working on the idea of a prone-position pilot.
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Well ,the seat was reclined about 30*.
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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....222bb085bd.jpg
I was looking at the half yoke controls. High g experimental ? |
No..it was/is stressed for 4g design,but non-aero....
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The thot plickens.
Ignoring the g aspect, American experimental ? Just had a thunk - was it made by Lachassagne ? |
UK designed,built,flown,latterly under restoration....
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Hi Sycamore,
Originally Posted by sycamore
(Post 10582291)
Designed and built 1928-30...with unique features...
If so it could be a Henderson-Glenny Gadfly II ?? The engine seems about the right size and seat looks raked back on the side-view drawings! |
I was looking for cockpit photos of the Westland-Hill Pterodactyl series when I found this: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....557f7ee09.jpeg Granger Archaeopteryx? |
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I think you're right on the mark SLB :ok: I just found this on a Japanese sight!
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ab53f11ee2.jpg |
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c2d002f752.jpg
Here you go ,11/4/`77... at a well-known airfield.....be very careful SLB, your solo..... |
I posted the same pic just before you Sinco. PM for you btw.
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Thanks Sycamore I do not recognize the airfield so you can post that one on the other thread So I have beaten the UKkies on their own turf? How about this: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4d96ad7a0.jpeg If not found tonight, I will probably not be able to answer before Monday evening. Succes! SLB |
The yokes suggest Stratoliner..
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Originally Posted by dook
(Post 10582530)
The yokes suggest Stratoliner..
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No, but I've played this game for a few years on another site and it certainly looks Boeing to me.
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It was, That is probably the best answer. |
I don't understand that, but that was my best shot so I give up.
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How about an earlier Boeing?
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No not earlier |
Boeing 314.
Open house. C2j |
Sorry Cubs Then dook was closer leveling off now |
Back on the case after sleep.
I failed to notice the absence of four sets of engine controls. You are playing games Bear ! It is indeed a 307, but much modified and is now a boat - it's called the Cosmic Muffin. Is anyone still looking at the aerodrome challenge ? |
Correct dook! but it is definitely still an airplane cockpit! Worth a google, it was Howard Hughes boat and now the only B-307 cockpit still in operation. It planes at 20 knots. |
Thank you Bear.
I note you also speak American ! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....3e0750bcc6.png |
C46 mayhap?
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No may - a C46.
Someone got there before you but doesn't play on this site. Off ye go. |
Thanks. Purely a chance encounter, and I do not yet have anything to add, so OH I fear.
When the Brazilian Barbie Jet came to these shores, many years ago ( 23 ) the sole type instructor was an elderly American gentleman who had flown C46 on military contracts in the Arctic. No concept of UK Airspace, but he had a golden touch with the aeroplane. Ground School instructor also very special! |
How about getting back to the aerodrome thread.
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Try Bijou Brazilian Barbie Jet.
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Relax dook, it’s these little segues which add to the interest of PPRuNe threads. I now have a new aircraft nickname to add to my list. My favourites are still Budgie and DH Tea Kettle. |
Originally Posted by JENKINS
(Post 10583336)
Thanks. Purely a chance encounter, and I do not yet have anything to add, so OH I fear.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....1dd07a1f48.jpg |
Morning TC.
The LH throttle quadrant indicates two engines but not the RH one. :uhoh: Wossa that I camera I spy ? British trainer ? Maybe summat from Percival such as a Prentice. |
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