facthunter Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 Didn't Wiley Post fly one of those? Rearwin Speedster or sumthin.Nev
planedriver Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 Didn't Wiley Post fly one of those? Rearwin Speedster or sumthin.Nev Not quite Nev, but the sumthin may be close, however, I would'nt know what the sumthin is that you're referring to?
facthunter Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 Was his called Winnie Mae? Lockheed Vega!!!. nev
planedriver Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 Monocoupe Well done both PappaFox and Mick. It was actually a beautiful 1937 Luscombe Monocoupe 90A taken at Biggin Hill UK back in 1982. What a beautiful example to have survived all these years. Mick, you were so close to the money, buy yourself a lottery ticket, and put it on your account. Kind Regards Planey
Mick Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 buy yourself a lottery ticket, and put it on your account. On account of the fact that I have no money
planedriver Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 This thread has been dead for a while, so what is this great looking aircraft?
planedriver Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Your right on the button, well done flyvulcan! A globe Swift GC-1B designed way back in 1946, what a sleek looking aircraft, that had a cruise speed of 122knts, service ceiling of 18,000ft, range 1000 nmi's. on a 6 cyl 125hp Continental C125. I'll see what else I can find to stir members memories.
flyvulcan Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 Yes, certainly a nice aircraft. I didn't have time to write about it when I responded, hence my very short answer. There is a mob that have been looking at resurrecting the Swift, from memory incorporating some Roy LoPresti go faster mods. For an older aircraft, its looks and performance are still nice.
Deskpilot Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Couldn't really get it wrong with that logo on the fuselage, could he?
Timm427 Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 A mate sent me this image that he took while at an airport in Queensland. Anyone know about it? 1
Deskpilot Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Geez, thought the Jabbie was noisy enough with one engine. No reg number so I'm guessing experimental and not yet flown.
Guernsey Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 It would still be quieter than the Cessna 337. Alan.
Head in the clouds Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Ain't photoshop a wonderful thang! 1
facthunter Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 THING....... Photoshopping is one of the reasons you can't believe what you see .Nev
planedriver Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Geez, thought the Jabbie was noisy enough with one engine. No reg number so I'm guessing experimental and not yet flown. Of course it's quiet Alan, that photo was taken before the new through-bolts, etc; etc; were fitted, as per recommedations ADR 337!
planedriver Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Looks sexy though, but now allow 28ltrs per hr downhill.
Deskpilot Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Ain't photoshop a wonderful thang! Yep, that's my second thought as well.
Guernsey Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Well I believe it is a viable proposition with a Jab 3300 up front and a Jab 2200 at the back. Incredible performance with both engines running. Pretty good performance with engine up front only. Good economical cruising with rear engine only. Fuel in wings plus tail booms Name of aircraft would be the Five Litre Ten Cylinder Jabiru Photoshop. .
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