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Post by Radialicious on Dec 15, 2013 12:45:19 GMT 12
I'm sure Tony Wytenburg won't mind if I post on his behalf, a YouTube link to the most recent update on the new build Gnome engines at CAMS Aero Engines Ltd. I've been following this project with great interest and admiration for the work of Tony and his team as they reverse engineer a prototype from a loan engine. The first engine of the first batch is in the final stages of its manufacture and Tony hopes to have it test running inside the next few weeks. The ingenuity, quality and craftsmanship is just outstanding. Along with the YouTube link, I've posted a link to the CAMS website which has a detailed section relating to the build and many of his past projects. www.cams.net.nzAs we often say, "Only at Omaka!" |
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Post by baz62 on Dec 15, 2013 19:24:27 GMT 12
Yes I've been following this with great interest on Facebook. I recall Al taking me into Tony's workshop and Tony showed me some of the new parts he was making for things like the P40.
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 9, 2014 16:22:54 GMT 12
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Post by komata on Dec 11, 2014 8:25:34 GMT 12
This video at (TAVAS EIII & Gnome on Youtube) is IMHO fascinating,
especially the rotating engine, something many of us have heard about but, because the 'Gnomes' were covered with cowlings, have probably never seen 'in reality'. The 'blipping' method of control now makes a lot of sense, but (if strict adherence to prototype is followed) I DO hope the 'pilot' likes Castor Oil, there would have been an awful lot of it (literally) flying around.
Any ideas as to 'first flight' dates?
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Post by delticman on Dec 11, 2014 8:33:18 GMT 12
Is there any plan to attach this engine to an existing flying replica, or has this already been done, if so when?
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Post by Brett on Dec 11, 2014 11:21:22 GMT 12
This particular engine was built for this specific airframe. It has been extensively ground run, and inspected, as it is the first of a planned production run of these engines from CAMS.
This airframe was built and is owned by Achim Engels, and is on a long-term loan to TAVAS along with two others (Fokker D.VIII and Fokker D.VII). The plan is to get all three flying.
The second engine in the production run will go to Russ Turner in Ohio, for fitting to his Airdrome Aeroplanes Sopwith Camel replica which has flown with a Rotec radial.
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 20, 2019 18:48:49 GMT 12
Interview with Tony by HAFU - includes a couple of my clips of the TAVAS Eindecker running.
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 21, 2019 11:11:56 GMT 12
I don't know if I can link to it here but on Instagram CAMS shared an amazing time-lapse video of a Gnome crankshaft being machined from a solid block of metal. Amazing stuff.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 24, 2022 20:27:18 GMT 12
A CAMS Gnome on a Camel replica in Ohio
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Post by ZacYates on Jul 25, 2022 12:56:07 GMT 12
I would love to visit Russ's Aerodrome Les Noyers - what a beautiful place!
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Post by ZacYates on Sept 3, 2023 8:43:55 GMT 12
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