I don’t think mention has been made here of the fact that Jean Délémontez, the co-creator of the Jodel range of aeroplanes, died near Royan on 7 July at the age of 97. He survived his co-creator – and father-in-law – by almost 33 years – less one day!
By: Stan Smith - 21st July 2015 at 02:03
There are a couple out here for sale but you would be a bit overweight with the long range ferry tanks methinks, but yes a brilliant designer. I look after a Robin President which is of course, an “I’ll be a big boy when I grow up” D9 and is a joy to fly.
By: Arabella-Cox - 20th July 2015 at 21:47
Thanks, Chaps. Will do.
Anon.
By: Sopwith - 20th July 2015 at 21:42
Where would be the best place(s) to look for an old, retired D.9 then, Sopwith? I’d love one.
Anon.
They come up quite often in the LAA mag, I’ll keep an eye out for you and if I see anything I’ll let you know. Or alternately you could place an advert in there. avion ancien’s offer sounds like a very good start. Good luck let us know how you get on.
By: avion ancien - 20th July 2015 at 20:38
Where would be the best place(s) to look for an old, retired D.9 then, Sopwith? I’d love one.
Anon.
France !!!!! Send me a PM and I’ll send you some hyperlinks.
By: Arabella-Cox - 20th July 2015 at 19:08
Where would be the best place(s) to look for an old, retired D.9 then, Sopwith? I’d love one.
Anon.
By: Arabella-Cox - 20th July 2015 at 16:02
A regular visitor to the PFA annual rally, as I recall……………..
By: l.garey - 20th July 2015 at 15:43
Une page est tournée! Thanks for posting this news, AA.
By: Sopwith - 20th July 2015 at 13:46
“I’d love to own one. The nearest I’ve got to that is buying an uncovered rudder at an aerojumble some years ago”.
They are pretty affordable Anon, especially the D9, keep looking and you will find one to suit your pocket. Good luck.
By: Arabella-Cox - 19th July 2015 at 21:53
Sad news of Msr Delemontez’ passing. He had a good run though!
I was captivated by the D-9 Bebe when I was a young teenage aeromodeller – still got the plan.
Built a few of them in various scales. My original Aeromodeller Plan subject flying away out-of-sight one day, never to be seen again – but the minor passion for that little type stayed with me.
I’d love to own one. The nearest I’ve got to that is buying an uncovered rudder at an aerojumble some years ago.
Anon.
By: Sopwith - 19th July 2015 at 20:47
That is sad to hear, I’ve always been a fan of all the Jodel range, they are lovely crisp handling aircraft, with good performance and that’s speaking from personal experience, I’ve owned one for 32 years.
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