RAFGSA Lycoming Chipmunk
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RAFGSA Lycoming Chipmunk
Of the many details of the DHC Chipmunk T10 and other variants that abound in the form of manuals and Pilots Notes etc there is little or nothing I can find with regard to the Lycoming engine Chipmunks that were thus fitted for glider towing at the various RAFGSA clubs around the country. One would have thought they are a considerable different aeroplane than their more sedate cousins but would be grateful if anyone can direct me to any information that may be available with regard to this variant
Many thanks
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One would have thought they are a considerable different aeroplane than their more sedate cousins
Not a lot of difference. The engine was lighter and cheaper to maintain, but the real performance benefit while towing came from the finer pitch Hoffman composite prop. The rate of climb was quite improved from the Gypsy with Fairey Reed metal prop. it also descended quicker which is a big benefit for a tug for rapid turnarounds.
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Try giving Halton GSA a bell as they currently operate one. Dont have their number though, sorry.
Not a lot different to the other Chippies except for the towing gear (that was fitted to some Gypsy Chippies as well) and the Lycoming installation by Dick Stratton. Here are some under cowling shots of the installation
Different instruments
I hope that helps?
Probably the biggest difference with the Supermunk over the Standard one was that you didn't have to spend 1 hour per flying hour cleaning waste engine oil off the airframe 
Loved flying both types & miss them terribly.
Loved flying both types & miss them terribly.
