Guess This Aircraft ?

[Red]

Edited August 1, 2024 by Red

[onetrack]

Martinsyde Semiquaver Alula. The Martinsyde was originally built as a biplane, the Alula mono wing was designed by a Dutchman, Alexander Albert Holle, and fitted to the Semiquaver for testing purposes.

The Alula wing produced adverse handling results on the ground, making the aircraft top heavy - and coupled with a narrow track undercarriage, the arrangement was deemed unsatisfactory.

The Semiquaver Alula was entered into the 1921 Aerial Derby (on July 16th), but the Semiquavers regular pilot, Frank Courtney, refused to fly the machine, claiming it was dangerous.

The undercarriage was later widened and the aircraft flown on August 27, 1921 by R. W. Kenworthy. The takeoff speed was reported as being an excessive 110mph. The Alula wing was later removed, and the aircraft was converted back to a biplane.

[Red]

Wow, I thought that was an obscure one.

 

[Blueadventures]

RC model. Some should like it.

[onetrack]

It's Dusty Crophopper in the metal!! (or wood or composite, whichever it is).

[johnm]

cessna agwagon with retract ..................... mercy sakes

[facthunter]

It's MY Avatar  Nev

[Student Pilot]

I think the Disney one was based on a 402 Air Tractor

[facthunter]

He's the misfit that cops all the $#!t but still somehow manages to hang in there. Hence My choice of avatar.  Nev

[johnm]

keep up the good work up FH - with plus 32k posts you are sure to attract some attention ........ most of it good (most of us hope)

[facthunter]

Thanks John.   Nev