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Post by Bruce on Nov 3, 2020 9:14:23 GMT 12
I noticed the other day at Te Kowhai, a few hangars down from mine there is a Modified HM-14 Flea being assembled - presumably to fly. It has the increased gap between front and rear wings, Folding wings and solid pushrods controlling the wing incidence, so it is the safer, amended model. I know nothing about that particular project though...
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Post by Peter Lewis on Nov 3, 2020 18:40:22 GMT 12
Ask them to have the hangar door open for Black Sands.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2020 22:37:25 GMT 12
I noticed the other day at Te Kowhai, a few hangars down from mine there is a Modified HM-14 Flea being assembled - presumably to fly. It has the increased gap between front and rear wings, Folding wings and solid pushrods controlling the wing incidence, so it is the safer, amended model. I know nothing about that particular project though... I've been hunting for information about that project, I just couldn't remember where I'd read about it. Thanks Bruce, and my fingers are crossed for pics of it from Black Sands (I'm unable to get there). |
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Post by ErrolC on Dec 2, 2020 12:19:24 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Dec 2, 2020 21:56:18 GMT 12
Strangely, I am not tempted.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2020 22:29:45 GMT 12
Christy's Flea was a real passion project, I'm surprised to see she's selling it. "Annette" was the second HM.14 she built. |
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Post by davidd on Dec 3, 2020 8:23:56 GMT 12
Come on Peter, despite your APPARENT reluctance, we can all see that you REALLY want it! Give the lady a ring! Complete with the Scott Flying Squirrel engine, what could beat that!
David D
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Post by nuuumannn on Dec 4, 2020 20:45:43 GMT 12
Out of interest, another Pou du Ciel from a museum collection, this time the Musee de l'Air at Le Bourget. It has no identification, but you might know a bit more, Zac, owing to your interest in the type.  Musee de l'Air 155 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2020 21:53:10 GMT 12
I can't speak to its identity but, looking at period photos, I have the suspicion it's intended to replicate Henri Mignet's personal HM.14. It certainly looks nice!
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Post by shorty on Feb 8, 2021 20:37:06 GMT 12
Whilst casually cruising youtube clips today I clicked on "10 Worst French Aircraft."
and the 8th worst aircraft was the Flying Flea and illustrated with a photo of ZM-AAB
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 18, 2023 23:22:59 GMT 12
I have tracked down details of seven Fleas that were built and flown in the 1930s in New Zealand: ZM-AAA by E Roy Perkins & Leonard Hawke, Waipukerau - now at MoTAT ZM-AAB by Richard D Downey & Allan McGruer, Auckland - burnt 1950 ZM-AAC by William L Notman, Oamaru - now at Wanakaunreg by Owen & Arthur Jackson (Christchurch? - Cr Fairview, near Timaru, 28Sep42 unreg by Brian & Ian McMillan, Stratford - now at Taranaki Transport Aviation & Marine Museum unreg by Cyril Aitken, Marton - fate untraced unreg by Angus Denize, Waikawau Bay - built 1930s, Cr on first test flight Waikawau Bay beach summer of 1947
FLIGHT OVER OAMARU [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] OAMARU, Monday A " Flying Flea," owned by Mr. W, Notman, made a successful flight over Oamaru on Saturday. It ascended to a height of 1000 ft., and flew several miles, piloted by Mr. D. Whittaker. This is the first time that a machine of this type has been flown any considerable distance in New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND HERALD, 18 MAY 1937, |
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