I’ve just noticed in this month’s issue of Todays Pilot Register news that a Crofton Auster J-1A has been registered as G-CDPG and that it is homebuilt. G-INFO states it has a PFA build number but not much more in the way of detail. What is it? Is it a homebuilt replica or a new type that is coincidentally named? Just curious to know, given my interest in Austers generally.
By: Propstrike - 8th October 2005 at 21:19
This is probably a paralell case to the Tiger Moths which operate on PFA permits, due to the fact that they were assembled from ‘new’, previously unused components, and thus had no pre-existing identity, such as G-PBAJ. Unlike the warbird scenario, provenance/data plates do not seem bump up the prices and so it is not generally worth acquiring such an identity.
‘Wise Heads’ will tell you that these are not real Tigers, Austers, or whatever, whilst infact they are just as original as many of the restored historics, which have also been rebuilt around mainly non-original components, but of course this is a hoary old debate which has thrashed out ad nauseum.
From the point of view of the owner, the PFA Permit is a real plus, as it allows one to do much more of the maintenance, and save a packet.
By: Auster Fan - 8th October 2005 at 14:53
You coul try contacting these people to see if there is any link.
Crofton Aeroplane Service,
(Paul Groves),
31 Russell Road,
Lee-on-Solent,
Hampshire PO13 9HR.
Tel: +44 2392 551 870
Mobile: 07958 240 890
E-mail: [email]grovesmoth@aol.com[/email]Crofton Aeroplane Service specialises in restoration and repair, overhaul and product support of vintage aircraft and has extensive experience of Moths and the Gipsy Major engine. It is CAA M3 approved
Moggy
That would make sense as Paul Groves is one of the registered owners, according to G-INFO.
By: Moggy C - 8th October 2005 at 10:07
You coul try contacting these people to see if there is any link.
Crofton Aeroplane Service,
(Paul Groves),
31 Russell Road,
Lee-on-Solent,
Hampshire PO13 9HR.
Tel: +44 2392 551 870
Mobile: 07958 240 890
E-mail: [email]grovesmoth@aol.com[/email]
Crofton Aeroplane Service specialises in restoration and repair, overhaul and product support of vintage aircraft and has extensive experience of Moths and the Gipsy Major engine. It is CAA M3 approved
Moggy
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October 7, 2005 at 7:46 pm