Warbirds Open Day - Armistice Day 2018

[johnnyfalcon]

Welcome bristolscout1264! Yes, I have followed your significant project, it's remarkable history and Gene's test flying. It's looking very authentic. Congratulations.

The new Scout for NZ will be a welcome addition to the burgeoning population of Great War representatives flying here.

[bristolscout1264]

It certainly will be most welcome - it will be a less lonely place as the only Bristol Scout! It will be interesting to share experience as to how the NZ Scout performs with the radial engine etc. Can't wait to see (has it a number/registration) the flight!

We are desperate to bring 1264 over to NZ to say thank you - TVAL and Gene were just so supportive during our search for a le Rhone engine, how to maintain a 1917 engine and providing advice about covering her. Truly an amazing outfit.

[Brett]

Doesn't the recently imported scout have an 80hp le Rhone? That would make it a rotary, not a radial.

[Dave Homewood]

I have read that it has a rotary, yeah.

[bristolscout1264]

Certainly intrigued to learn which version of the Bristol Scout the NZ one will be and is it based on a certain aircraft flying in WWI. Looking at the photographs at www.facebook.com/150073775005366/photos/pcb.2199953706684019/2199953026684087/?type=3&theater
It is very different to our own 'C' type built in 1914.
The NZ Scout has type 'D' ailerons, it also has a different shape to the lower fuselage, the engine cowling has a large bulge on the side which was used for cooling purposes in later versions of the scout with the Gnome mono engine. The fabric colour is so unusual and the markings also - although RFC roundels it has a union flag on the side, which the 'D' types didn't have, so is it a 'C' type like ours.
If we could fund another build it would be Lanoe Hawkers Bristol Scout 1611 type C.
So many questions! Wish we were there to talk to the owners and share information! Does anyone have contact details?
Sorry to sound such a geek but we live and breath Bristol Scouts here - as 'Bristol Scout Builders' we are compiling a log of all the 370 produced, including the variations as it developed!

[nuuumannn]

Yes it would! I saw you guys flying at Shuttleworth a couple of months ago and loved it. Great work with the aeroplane and it just looks a treat covered in castor oil.

0107 Shuttleworth Military Pageant Scout flying

0107 Shuttleworth Military Pageant Scout

Power to your elbows, guys.

[Dave Homewood]

bristolscout1264 your aeroplane looks very, very cool indeed!

[baz62]

Yes a very nice looking aeroplane. Man that rudder looks tiny!

[bristolscout1264]

Wow, so exciting! The NZ Bristol Scout at Ardmore does infact have a 1918 Rotary engine.. That will be fantastic to see and hear...

[Deleted]

First the Scout, and now the P-39 Airacobra is confirmed to attend the Open Day! Here’s what the NZ Warbirds team posted on Facebook:

DON'T MISS THIS ONE !!!!!

In probably it’s only public viewing in New Zealand the Bell P-39 AIRACOBRA that has been beautifully rebuilt at Pioneer Aero Ltd will be on DISPLAY at the New Zealand Warbirds Armistice Day Open Day Sunday 18th November.

Avoid the entrance queues and pre-purchase your tickets on-line at www.iticket.co.nz/events/2018/nov/armistice-open-day.
(If the event is cancelled in advance due weather, refunds will be provided)

This unique and unusual aircraft along with the P40 were the principal American fighter aircraft in service when the United States entered World War II. Like the P40 it is powered by the Allison V1710 engine but in a departure from the normal design of the day the engine is mid mounted and it has a tricycle undercarriage.
These aircraft saw extensive action in most theatres during WW11 and were used to devastating effect by the Russians who ultimately received over half of the 9588 aircraft built.

While a couple of these aircraft have made an appearance in New Zealand before, these have been un-restored static examples, this aircraft will make the P39’s maiden flight in New Zealand.

IF it is signed off in time and approved to fly - we may see it fly, but it will definitely be here on static display - Don't miss it !!
Once it is ready, it will be containerised and sent to the States to it's new owner.

General characteristics
• Crew: One
• Length: 30 ft 2 in (9.2 m)
• Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.4 m)
• Height: 12 ft 5 in (3.8 m)
• Wing area: 213 sq ft (19.8 m²)
• Empty weight: 6,516 lb (2,955 kg)
• Loaded weight: 7,570 lb (3,433 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 8,400 lb (3,800 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Allison V-1710-85 liquid-cooled V-12, 1,200
hp (894 kW) at 9,000 ft (using emergency power)
Performance
• Never exceed speed: 525 mph (845 km/h)
• Maximum speed: 389 mph (626 km/h) at 10,000 ft (using
emergency power)
• Stall speed: 95 mph (152 km/h) Power off Flaps &
undercarriage down
• Range: 525 miles on internal fuel (840 km)
• Service ceiling: 35,000 ft (10,700 m)
• Rate of climb: 3805 ft/min (19,3 m/s) at 7,400 ft (using
emergency power)
• Wing loading: 34.6 lb/sq ft (169 kg/m²)
• Power/mass: 0.16 hp/lb (0.27 kW/kg)
• Time to climb: 15,000 in 4.5 min at 160 mph (260 km/h).
Armament
• Guns:
• 1 × 37 mm M4 cannon in nose (firing through the propeller
hub) with 30 rounds of HE-T ammunition.
• 2 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) synchronized Browning M2 machine
guns, nose-mounted; 200 rounds per gun
• 2 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) Browning M2 machine guns (one
each wing), 300 rounds per gun
• Bombs: Up to 500 lb (230 kg) of bombs under wings and
belly

www.pioneeraero.co.nz/project/p-39f-1be-airacobra

[ErrolC]

Oct 15, 2018 17:12:21 GMT 12 bristolscout1264 said:

Wow, so exciting! The NZ Bristol Scout at Ardmore does infact have a 1918 Rotary engine.. That will be fantastic to see and hear...

New photos at NZ Warbirds Facebook

I'm glad that it isn't quite as yellow as the first photo suggested!

[bristolscout1264]

Bristol Scout 5554!   


www.facebook.com/150073775005366/photos/pcb.2210135262332530/2210134892332567/?type=3&theater


Wow that is a beautiful Le Rhone engine! is this the Bristol Scout D that was in the USA?

Please do get in touch if we can help in anyway, we can offer advice etc from our experience in Bristol Scout: Rebuilding Grandad's Aircraft 1264.

The original Bristol Scout 5554 was the first type D scout to be produced and was originally powered by a 110 Clerget engine and had the largest size of rudder fitted and increased stagger due to the additional weight of the Clerget engine.

Please can we come over and play!

[ErrolC]

The P-39 has now been stated as static only (which does increase my chances of catching a test flight at some stage this summer), and Mossie PZ474 fully painted and complete on static, possible taxy.

[Deleted]

It turns out I'm working next Sunday and as I've only been there for a couple of months I don't want to risk asking to switch shifts, even if I could afford to get up there.

I'm very excited to see everyone's photos and video of the event! I hope the weather is good enough for the Mossie and P-39 to be outside.

[FlyingKiwi]

I'll definitely be dusting off the camera for this one - hope the weather cooperates.

[ErrolC]

Great line-up. Blunty! But no Scout? Scout now confirmed at least static

www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2249524571726932&id=150073775005366
In no particular order:
WW1 RAF BE2 Reproduction
WW1 Fokker Triplane replica
De Havilland Chipmunk
P40 Kittyhawk
Strikemaster jet
Ryan PT22
Airtrainer
Yak 52
Avenger
Stearmans
R40's (Roaring Forties)
L39 Albatross jet
Spitfire
RNZAF Texan II
Patriot Hogs
Ferrari
Percival Proctor
RV Team
MX2
Bird dogs
Mustang
Roaring Forties Harvards
Miles Messenger

Static
P39 Airacobra and may start up
de Havilland Mosquito and may start up.

Rides on the day
DC3
Auckland Seaplanes

Will add to the list of we confirm more.

[bristolscout1264]

We can't wait to see all your photographs! 

[ErrolC]

Excellent, planning to get the WW1 designs up early. I thought it odd that the BE.2 and Fokker were in the middle session last time. Weather looking good this week for getting any required practice done.

www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2252372038108852&id=150073775005366

Just a reminder that if you want to see the WW1 aircraft fly on Sunday 18th; Fokker Triplane, B.E.2 and maybe the Bristol Scout then arrive early. We will be flying them around 10:30am in case the breeze gets up.

[FlyingKiwi]

The Scout went flying this afternoon - took off from the grass beside the taxiway and did a couple of (very slow!) laps around the airfield and then landed on the grass runway, there was a decent 15kt wind blowing too but it seemed to cope with it well enough. Great to hear a rotary engine in the skies at Ardmore too.

[bristolscout1264]

Nov 14, 2018 18:54:38 GMT 12 FlyingKiwi said:

The Scout went flying this afternoon - took off from the grass beside the taxiway and did a couple of (very slow!) laps around the airfield and then landed on the grass runway, there was a decent 15kt wind blowing too but it seemed to cope with it well enough. Great to hear a rotary engine in the skies at Ardmore too.

Wow, that's really good news! Yes she would sound amazing