Phil Perry Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 https://www.expressandstar.com/news/nostalgia/2022/01/03/citys-proud-plane-waits-to-fly-again/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonB Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Nice looking machine, any info on how it flew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 The closest thing to that design that I've flown was the Auster six . . .though the Wicko looks a little faster. . . And tbh, I'd never heard of the model prior to sighting the article. I had to giggle at Wikner's method of getting home to Australia though; . . . .buying a surplus Halifax bomber and using it to fly his family home from England, along with a few fare paying pax to finance the trip ! ! I'll bet that was a Loooong and uncomfortable ride , , , , Phil P. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Here's the story of the amazing Geoffrey Wikner .... https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5913582/flying-from-england-to-australia-in-a-wwii-bomber/ He was not only a successful aircraft designer, he was also a successful businessman, and he was also a dedicated ferry pilot during WW2, and personally delivered approximately 1000 aircraft during Wartime. He also flew a total of 67 different aircraft types. No endorsements needed in those days, I guess! "Can you fly this type and model of aircraft, sir?" "Yes, no problem, they all fly pretty much the same!" But even prior to that era of the Wicko monoplane - in 1922, Geoffrey and his brother built an incredible race car, called the Wikner Model T Special. It was built along the lines of aircraft construction - because Geoffrey actually wanted to build an aircraft in 1922, but he couldn't find any financial backers! https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/feature-cars/1205/wikner-model-t-special-(1922)-feature-review Edited January 23, 2022 by onetrack 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgwilson Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 They certainly knew how to dress for flying in those days but it was for the more wealthy in society. The instructor in a expensive looking suit & tie (probably 3 piece) & dress shoes & the woman in an flash expensive looking fur coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I had a DCA examiner of airmen arrive dressed like that to put me through a flight test for a scholarship. I DID intend to do it in a DH 82 Tiger moth, but when I saw him like that I didn't press the idea. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naithThomas Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) I've always wanted to try my hand as a pilot. Heard different interesting and amusing stories from a pilot friend Edited January 31, 2022 by naithThomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 It's now easier than it ever was. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hello Naith, and welcome to the site. I am a flying nut, and have been for as long as I can remember. There are many organizations who can offer you a trial flight in an airplane, and advise you of some ways of doing this Sir. It would be quite easy to select one near where you live. Good luck, and I hope that you enjoy your first experience of 'lifting into the luft' Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Be warned .. It's addictive, and the force of Gravity never rests. Nev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now