Twin 912s, like a Drifter on Steroids

[Cosmick]

I love open cockpits, watch the video

 

http://www.aircam.com/

 

 

[IanR]

Must have some interesting W&B issues with the pilot so far forward ?

 

 

[David Isaac]

Ian, If you look at the aircraft from a side view you can see that W&B would be easily achieved with the positioning of those two 912s. It would certainly be a load of fun to fly.

 

 

[Ultralights]

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/26538393" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="[media=vimeo]26538393[/media]">AirCam</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5658782">Kit Carson</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

 

[facthunter]

It is like a big drifter. I have seen two of these ( There was One at Romsey a few weeks ago) With anything so far from the cof g there would be the need to watch the balance. There is a min and max weight in the front seat of the drifter. It seems a draggy looking plane, and can't imagine it's single engine performance is much although they claim a one engine take off is possible. You would still have to treat it as any other twin engine plane for training

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

The Aircam has Been around a while now. Originally designed by original Drifter man Phil Lockwood for a special photo shoot over the African jungle for National Geographic, hence the twin engine redundancy.

 

The aircraft is quite capable of takeoff and landings, on one engine alone. Must be a great ride, would love to try one. This is the ultimate Drifter. !!.... there is at least one example in Australia.......love that Camo look, and what a cockpit ! Better viz than the Drifter itself........The wing itself and especially the wingtip shape, are very similar to the original Hummer, which predates the Drifter, as we now know it which first appeared about 1984......I desperately want an Aircam. !!!!.............Maj...

 

 

[sfGnome]

Yep, I had a chat with the owner of one last year. I was running past the Mt Beauty strip (with one eye on the sky, as you do) and noticed this strange looking beast coming into the circuit, so I doubled back and ran down to the hangers instead. The owner had imported it from the states, and it wore a stars and stripes livery. He was quite confident of its single engine flying characteristics. I understand the maths, but at a gut level it still seems amazing that my engine happily pulls me along at 100kt, but he only does 60 with two of them! (Oh, but wouldn't it be great for photos... )

 

 

[kgwilson]

With 2 x 912s I imagine the airframe would cost a lot less than the engines & only 60 knots with 200 HP. The prop pitch would be very fine so its STOL & climb performance must be exceptional. Good for the purposes it was designed for I guess but not really my cup of tea.

 

 

[facthunter]

Think it is designed as a safe and stable platform for photographing crocodiles. Like a drifter it's got great views. Nev

 

 

[seb7701]

Lockwood is currently running one with one carby 912 and one injected , to get the best direct comparison. Can't think of a better way to compare!

 

 

[facthunter]

If you want to go around in circles. Nev