Avocet aircraft nearing compeation

[Guest AVOCET]

Hi, my name is mike sharples,i have been busy these past couple of years building my new designed fuselage that i have strapped a couple of jabiru 250 wings to ,should be finnished around new year. I look forward to showing at temora at easter [email protected]

 

 

[Guest JRMobile]

Hi Mike, Welcome aboard Recreationalflying.

 

Which engine are you putting in the Avocet, and looking forward to some pics.

 

Cheers

 

john

 

 

[dazza 38]

:wave:Welcome Mike.

 

 

[jerrajerra]

Hi Mike.

 

Just heard your recorded podcast with PCDU @ Natfly.

 

Great work man!

 

 

[ahlocks]

to fly would be the first thing that comes to mind....

 

 

[jakej]

saw the Avocet at Natfly....can't work out what it is designed for...............

Does it matter ? Mike had a dream, built it & it flies well I believe - what a fantastic achievement

 

Jake J

 

 

[winsor68]

I was impressed by the photos I have seen of the aircraft at Natfly...

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Photo's, anybody?

 

 

[MrH]

Photo's, anybody?

Here are some pics - I thought full credit to the builder, looked really smick

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Thanks Mr H. I now remember seeing some photos previously but didn't connect the name. I seem to recall some derogatory remarks about the rear stowage doors. I like them as they remind me of the Blackburn Beverley clam shell doors from my early days in the RAF. I'm not sure how they effect the tail boom strength though. The up swinging doors make for easy access and egress so another plus. However, the top mounted engine, apart from an undesirable high trust line (IMO) spoils the looks as it looks somewhat agricultural, again, IMO. Kudos to Mike though, he/you had a dream and made it happen. Good onya mate.

 

 

[winsor68]

I guess the big question Mike

 

Hi, my name is mike sharples,i have been busy these past couple of years building my new designed fuselage that i have strapped a couple of jabiru 250 wings to ,should be finnished around new year. I look forward to showing at temora at easter [email protected]

I guess the big question Mike... How does it fly? Its like an Ra-Aus Caravan... I like it...

 

 

[icebob]

Hi,

 

Wow I like it and could recommend it to a very "windy" pilot I know, those rear doors would suit him fine.

 

Bob.

 

 

[sleemanj]

Tell you what, if that thing was a twin, it would be one hell of a plane. Reminiscent of a Tecnam P2600T or Partenavia. Love the clamshell doors, very nice.

 

 

[Guest turnbase]

Any news on flight characteristics??

 

 

[Ed Herring]

Does it matter ? Mike had a dream, built it & it flies well I believe - what a fantastic achievement Jake J

I agree with Jake J.. I remember very well at an SAAA fly-in at Wagga several years ago when Mike was discussing his dream. Because he is an enthusiastic and quality builder he has now realised that dream. It will be very interesting to see what his plans are for it, but knowing Mike we will see much more.

 

Best Regards

 

ED

 

 

[JabiruJoe]

Go Mike:spot on: