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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 12, 2009 19:37:45 GMT 12
Here is the first shot from the Air 2 Air flight with this very historic aircraft following its 8 1/2 year restoration. Their is a great story covering the history of the Spartan in the latest Classic Wings magazine. More to follow.  ![]() i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/gavsgt/blog pics/1495783.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 12, 2009 19:45:52 GMT 12
That is such a beautiful aircraft, and your photo is perfect Gavin!
I enjoyed the article too. I was surprised to see how spacious the front cockpit opening looks, could you fit two people in there or is there an obstruction inside?
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Post by philip on Mar 12, 2009 20:05:19 GMT 12
ABK is a three seater according to the article (excellent article it is too Gavin)
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Post by Bruce on Mar 12, 2009 20:58:54 GMT 12
It is a magnificent aircraft and Bob has restored it beautifully. It has real Character. Everyone at Ashburton who saw it loved it - especially the exposed valve rockers on the engine (a converted gypsy major turned upside /rightway up) which you can see operating! It has all manner of nifty design features and little eccentricities (sometimes the same thing...) The photo really does it justice, Nice work Gavin.
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Post by baz62 on Mar 12, 2009 21:54:43 GMT 12
Great photo Gavin. Who was flying the Spartan? I worked for Bob for a short time back in the 80's and helped him rebuild a Gypsy major for a customer's Tigermoth. It was a pleasure seeing a master craftsman at work. He has certainly done a fine job with this one!
Baz ;D
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 13, 2009 6:36:34 GMT 12
Superb photo. You can own this aircraft, it comes up for sale by auction on 6th April. Indicative price $250,000-350,000 NZ Dollars www.dunbarsloane.com/auction.php?auction=322Also on the sales bill is Tiger Moth NZ1484 / ZK-BLM Auction estimate $160,000 -180,000 NZ Dollars |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Apr 30, 2009 19:05:59 GMT 12
Anyone know how the auction for ZK-ABK turned out?
I see CAA still have it registered to McGarry.
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Apr 30, 2009 19:50:30 GMT 12
As far as I am aware it was passed in.
As to the seating config, yes it will take 2 up front but as I understand this has been limited to 1 due to weight and balance problems (I could be wrong here).
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 30, 2009 21:03:54 GMT 12
It was nice to see this aircraft up close at Omaka, what a lovely machine. I saw it being started and taxiing and its engine sound amazing, it just purrs. But I never got to see it flying sadly.
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Post by Bruce on Apr 30, 2009 23:54:25 GMT 12
I was talking with Bob the other night via SAA national comittee phone conference - I should have asked about the Spartan sale...
lovely machine - I hope it doesnt go offshore.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 1, 2009 18:57:37 GMT 12
At least there are two others here if it does though, but it would definately be nice to see it at more events here.
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Post by Peter Lewis on May 2, 2009 10:27:00 GMT 12
As far as I am aware it was passed in. Yes, that seems to have been the outcome. Tiger Moth ZK-BLM is listed as passed in as well. Pity my $15.00 bid didn't make the cut. There seems to be a small group of really interesting aircraft that never seems to make it any public showings and that remain hidden away - from my gaze anyway. DH60G Moth ZK-ADT and the Spartan II ZK-ARH are two of these elusive beasts. I do hope to catch with with ZK-ABK in the flesh at some stage. |
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