old man emu Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I'm doing some research into the untold stories of Australian aviation and one of these is that of the Narromine-built biplane that I saw in the museum there. I'd like to know the name of the constructor/pilot and details of the plane. If anyone can get me this info, I'd be most appreciative. Old Man Emu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 OME - Are you referring to the replica of the Wright Flyer? Or the 1910 Duigan biplane? [/url]https://www.narrominenewsonline.com.au/story/5848711/vale-eric-hayden-founder-of-the-wright-flyer-project-in-narromine/#slide=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 No. This one: Corben Super Ace homebulit (1938). The picture is of a scale model, but there was one built in Narromine and was on display in the museum. I'd like info on the builder and any dates related to the plane or builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonB Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 went there a few weeks ago, the little radial on the front was different. Suprised at no real forward vision. The lady at front desk was helpful, maybe she could send photos of the info displayed around the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 I've managed to get the information I need by trawling the Internet. Have a look at On This Day for 31st July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Some photos of the Corben. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 And one of the engine running. Salmson AD-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 That's a biplane? Sorry, I was looking for something with two wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Good candidate for a periscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJIdsoFsZ6I:103 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merc Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I'm doing some research into the untold stories of Australian aviation and one of these is that of the Narromine-built biplane that I saw in the museum there. I'd like to know the name of the constructor/pilot and details of the plane. If anyone can get me this info, I'd be most appreciative. Old Man Emu The Corben Super Ace was designed to use a converted A model Ford car engine, ( with a dry weight of approx. 100kg it required the pilot be located behind the wing for c. of g. reasons). When Jack Coomber built his in Narromine he used a French Salmson A D 9 a 3.3 litre 9 cyl. radial of 40 to 50hp. The Salmson was much lighter so he had to extend the forward fuselage giving it the long nose. Jacks Corben flew around the north west of NSW from the late 30's to mid 60's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Did Jack sell it before the mid-60's, and if so, to whom? Whose clearing sale was it at, or did Jack just put it in someone's for the sake of getting rid of it? He seems to have been a real identity in the District. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 merc should be able to answer that...... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merc Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Did Jack sell it before the mid-60's, and if so, to whom? Whose clearing sale was it at, or did Jack just put it in someone's for the sake of getting rid of it? He seems to have been a real identity in the District. Not sure when Jack sold it, I think in the 40's it went through several owners, was around Newcastle for a while , ended up near Boggabri owned by Ron Willis, he also had a Pietenpol Sky Scout ( single seat ) powered by a Salmson. I think the Pietenpol is in the Tamworth area. The Corben and Pietenpol were sold at Ron's clearing sale feb. 65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 If it's the same one, Bubbleboy has seen it in Tamworth, hanging from a shed roof, while he was in the early stages of building his Pietenpol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merc Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If it's the same one, Bubbleboy has seen it in Tamworth, hanging from a shed roof, while he was in the early stages of building his Pietenpol. Yes its the same one. was named " Miss Mogil " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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