johnm Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ............... much bigger and brute'ier than Hummelbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylon500 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Looks like a 'Mielic(?) Czech cropduster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Close - wrong country - mid 1950's vintage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ..................... tis an Agricola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Enough of the big birds!.... ...How about this one???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microman Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Vector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Geese Micro! I thought it would take a bit longer than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microman Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Brings back memories - of the way it used to be when we first started flying - there were a couple of Vectors in NZ as I recall - both now well gone of course. The model was the 610 I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 One with a history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 That looks like the frame of the XPB, it isn't Bex's maiden flight is it Farri? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Blériot XI... or licence-built copy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Marty, You have it! The Blériot XI was a French aircraft, used by Louis Blériot on 25 July 1909 to make the first flight across theEnglish Channel made in a heavier-than-air aircraft. This achievement is one of the most famous accomplishments of the pioneer era of aviation, and not only won Blériot a lasting place in history but also assured the future of his aircraft manufacturing business. The event caused a major reappraisal of the importance of aviation; the English newspaper The Daily Express led its story of the flight with the headline "Britain is no longer an Island".[1] It was produced in both single- and two-seat versions, powered by a number of different engines and was widely used for competition and training purposes. Military versions were bought by many countries, continuing in service until after the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Two restored examples — one in the United Kingdom and one in the United States — of original Blériot XI aircraft are thought to be the two oldest flyable aircraft in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microman Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We have one on the field here but its a kit-built replica - powered by a Rotec which so far hasn't produced enough power to make it fly properly. I suspect the Bleriot is quite heavy, and not exactly aerodynamic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Whassis den ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bats Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Bf 108 Taifun or licence built copy? There seem to be a couple of variations on the tail shape around. Met one once that had fake guns that pushed LPG into the barrels with igniters going, produced a very convincing "Brrrrrrrrrrp" when strafing surfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Bf 108 Taifun or licence built copy? There seem to be a couple of variations on the tail shape around. Met one once that had fake guns that pushed LPG into the barrels with igniters going, produced a very convincing "Brrrrrrrrrrp" when strafing surfers. Guess it could be, but the 108 had retracts and most of the pics I can find of it have a longer glass canopy and the 109-style tail. Plus they generally had the Argus As10 inverted V8 leading to a wider cowling at the bottom, whereas that one looks narrower, more like inverted straight motor (eg Gipsy Major). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bats Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 You're right on the retracts - missed that, however some of the Nord built versions had an inverted inline Renault which answers the cowl difference. I went trawling around the net afterwards once the retracts issue penetrated me skull, thinking it may be a forerunner to the 108, however that was the M37 and this isn't it I don't believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bats Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Got it I think, Bu 181 or perhaps one of its many derivatives eg SK-25, C-106. The right rudder in the original photo disguises the characteristic sweep which you see from side on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylon500 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thought it was a Klemm of some version, but I think Bucker could be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I think Bats has it - Bucker Bu 181 Bestmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bats Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Ok, pending Phil's confirmation that I got it right here's one that stumped me - now watch the brains trust get it in one ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Maverick 1500 TwinJet kit plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bats Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 That's him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Aren't ships and planes always SHE ? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Bats And what is the one behind the big jet. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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