The What is it? Game

[norab]

single seater

 

[Token]

You got it norab. Congrats!
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What are the chances this thing was in the air this past weekend? Driving through Mojave on 14 I saw an aircraft very much like this in the air, I could not talk myself into what it was, but low wing, radial engine, same general shape as this, all fit.

T!

 

[Geedee]

Its either mass produced or a kit build jobbie. The stance reminds me of a Pietenpol Aircamper as these things get all sorts of clockwork hung on the front end with cowlings...or not !... to suit.

 

[norab]

both production and kit built

 

[Capt. Vick]

The flea?

 

[norab]

Nope, US design

 

[CommanderBounds]

Is it some sort of Taylorcraft?

 

[norab]

no, not any type of Piper, Taylorcraft, or Auster

 

[CommanderBounds]

Is it a High wing or low wing aircraft?

 

[WJPearce]

What are the chances this thing was in the air this past weekend? Driving through Mojave on 14 I saw an aircraft very much like this in the air, I could not talk myself into what it was, but low wing, radial engine, same general shape as this, all fit.

T!

Hello Token,

I would think that there is little chance the aircraft you saw was Wildfire. Wildfire has been in a near-perpetual state of being almost flight ready for many years. I'd think that news of its second, first flight would have slipped out if it occurred. Now, the brotherhood at Mojave can be a secretive bunch, but I think someone would have said something of engine runs, then taxi tests, then high-speed taxi tests, all leading to air under the gear. I'd like to be wrong, and I want to see Wildfire fly, but I do not think it has.

Regards,

 

[norab]

Biplane

 

[Geedee]

Aha...the good old NC4306S ?

 

[norab]

very good, I think I will require serial numbers all the time for a correct answer . The Rose Parakeet, later marketed in kit form as the Hannaford Bee

 

[Airframes]

I would never have got that one - well done Gary.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Me either

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

I wouldn't have either. I was lost.................................I still am.

 

[CommanderBounds]

Cheers Gary. I was searching for hours yet it seems you knew it off the top of your head. How does he do it?

 

[Capt. Vick]

He smokes rope?

 

[Geedee]

He smokes rope?

Whassat ? ....I smoke rope ? .... 'frayed knot' mate, they've been stringing you along

Have a go at this dirigible / seaplane / glider tank transporter / Jumbo / noisy fighter / space shuttle thingamyjig / doobreyfurkin ! (No, I don't want the Tail No... just what the pilot was smoking before he took off )

 

[Capt. Vick]

The Cessna helicopter?