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Post by Gavin Conroy on Jun 24, 2012 9:20:53 GMT 12
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jun 24, 2012 10:37:24 GMT 12
Lovely shots Gav. Who owns the Devon? Is that one of the ex GTW ones recently disposed of? Has the Skyhawk been cleaned up and put on display yet?
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Post by vs on Jun 24, 2012 11:23:54 GMT 12
cool pictures! Also interested in the Devon. What is the World War 1 mono plane....a French Mono-something?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 24, 2012 13:12:36 GMT 12
Great photos! It looks like another wonderful day in paradise (with the right kind of ducks, and all!)
Devon NZ1805 was INST219 at No. 4TTS, Woodbourne, yes.
The little monoplane is a recently built Morane, rolled out yesterday. One of the builders is a member of this forum - I'm not sure if he wants to remain anonymous so I'll leave that up to him.
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Post by vs on Jun 24, 2012 13:17:13 GMT 12
What are the plans for the Devon? Is it a new toy?
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Post by aeromedia on Jun 24, 2012 14:22:51 GMT 12
The Devon is one of the two put up for sale last year from the GTW. I was the under-bidder to the successful bid for both 05 and 06 and I have to say that I'm delighted they've both ended up with new owner who may identify himself here if he so wishes. He may be happy to outline the immediate plans, - I'm sure there would be many of you interested to know. Suffice to say NZ1805 and NZ1806 are in great hands and I believe 05 will be back in the air before too long hopefully.
The Devon is a majorly under-rated warbird, and talk to anyone whose flown one, an absolute delight in the air.
I was mounting the co pilots seat in my Devon 1820 fuselage the other day and I have to say, that cockpit is tight ! It's a real mission to contort my 6'2" frame in there !!!! Designed for short-arses ;D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 24, 2012 14:27:28 GMT 12
I'm only 5 foot 7 and the time I went into a Devon I was amazed how tiny the cockpit is, it's like a fighter. Actually I think it's more roomy in the Mosquito and two seat Vampire, isn't it?
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Post by davelochead on Jun 24, 2012 15:38:51 GMT 12
Hi all, the little french monoplane is a 1915 Morane Saulnier G, and its not so little when you try to climb into it.
It was designed and built by myself, with able assistance from my father Jim, fabric by Christine Holthouse, and several volunteers pitching in as well.
I hope to hand it on to its owners, the Omaka Aviation Heritage centre, late next week, where it will be installed in the foyer of the museum
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Post by nuuumannn on Jun 24, 2012 16:03:02 GMT 12
Lovely work Dave; the Morane looks a treat! Is it going to be flown before its hung?
Great photos as ever, Gav.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 24, 2012 16:26:39 GMT 12
Yes, great work Dave!
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Jun 24, 2012 18:40:02 GMT 12
The Skyhawk is still being prepared for display. Some volunteers have done an awesome job removing the left over white stuff, 16 was still wearing quite a bit of it when we got it and is looking a lot better but some more work still to go.
Will be nice to see it outside again some time once the work is complete but having seen it yesterday it looks great.
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Post by davelochead on Jun 24, 2012 18:55:50 GMT 12
The Morane wont fly in the foreseeable future, by this time next week it may well be hanging in the AHC foyer.
That being said it could be made to fly, however it lacks an engine, prop, fuel tank and controls at this stage.
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Post by beagle on Jun 24, 2012 20:10:47 GMT 12
Graeme Frew, remember him when I was on 40. am I right he left for an airline job in the late 90's
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Jun 24, 2012 20:19:19 GMT 12
Graeme Frew, remember him when I was on 40. am I right he left for an airline job in the late 90's Yip that is right. |
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Post by baz62 on Jun 25, 2012 12:46:08 GMT 12
Damn it I missed another one! I reckon Graham Orphan keeps it secret from me so I'll work on the Auster! ;D
(There maybe a smidgeon of truth there since i did a wee job on the Auster on Saturday....................first time this month!)
Awesome photos Gav, that Stearman looks great. Also good to see a Devon that will return to the skies again!
Dave (davelochead) that Morane looks great, must have been a drafty beast to fly!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2012 12:52:57 GMT 12
When will the next open day there be? I'll put it onto the forum calendar.
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