How to aquire a cockpit???

Another Aussie looking for a project

Hi All,
Long time reader, first time poster 🙂

I am also looking for a suitable cockpit project, but being in sunny north queensland means that I might have to settle for re-constructing rather than purchasing.

I have looked at the GJD Canberra PR9 shell, and am waiting to hear about a Canberra TT they have.

If anybody hears of something, please let me know.

Bex,
The cockpit is pretty much complete with bang seat, HUD, stick, throttles, moving map and nearly all instruments. I will have to make a detailed examination when it arrives but the things I know are missing are pads and straps from the seat, radios, emergency compass and a couple of things I think are part of the attack computer. I would really love some sort of document to tell me what everything in the cockpit actually is so if anyone out there has some jag gr1 info please let me know.
Paul

Dave, the jag is enjoying a cruise still at the moment. I will let you know when it gets here.
Paul

Paul, any ideas how much work you will have on the cockpit interior? Bex

Dave, the jag is enjoying a cruise still at the moment. I will let you know when it gets here.
Paul

Hello Davesoda

This is currently on its way to Melb, if interested you are more than welcome to come and have a look when it arrives.

Cheers Paul

Paul, has your Jag arrived yet, if so any chance of a look see? Looks great by the way!

Mark

What is the date of your open day? If I am not working I would love to come. Please PM me the details.

Paul

Paul,

thanks for the invite, I would be pleased ot come and look, by the way when are you getting the rest to bolt back on behind it? smiles

byw you may be interested in bringing it to our museum in October for our members cockpit open day?

regards

Mark Pilkington

Mark,
you too are more than welcome to pop over for a look, it is on a boat at the moment. When all of your Lincoln parts arrive I will drop in and say hi at the museum.
Cheers Paul

David

yes, a poor choice of words, perhaps “reconstruction” cockpits is a better term to cover the full spectrum of those being undertaken.

in any case, your efforts still demonstrate what can be achieved.

regards

Mark Pilkington

correction.

“a mockup cockpit can be created? similar to dcollins Hornet and other efforts here”

…..Mark, yes someone could make a mock-up, or a correctly made cockpit similar to dcollins Hornet! 😉

davesoda

try this barnstormers advertised site as well?

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regards

Mark Pilkington

davesoda

heres a set of A4 Skyhawk rudder pedals to go with the panel?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/A4-Sky-Hawk-Aircraft-FRAMED-Rudder-Pedals_W0QQitemZ130111207495QQihZ003QQcategoryZ2983QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

regards

Mark Pilkington

davesoda

a mockup cockpit can be created? similar to dcollins Hornet and other efforts here,

here is a Skyhawk instrument panel on ebay that would make a great starter kit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DOUGLAS-A-4-SKYHAWK-AIRCRAFT-INSTRUMENT-PANEL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38629QQihZ009QQitemZ190127565306QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Paul, nice purchase, look forward to seeing it sometime

regards

Mark Pilkington

Hello Davesoda

This is currently on its way to Melb, if interested you are more than welcome to come and have a look when it arrives.

Cheers Paul

HA HA HAAAAA, the problem I have is i am funding another project so the Gnat and MIG have to go so I can get my other up and running asap.

Thanks for the offer though, its a very kind thought:rolleyes:

How much is the Mig now ?

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Hi Dave
I have also recently been looking for a cockpit, what is your budget? I have seen everything from a $250 Wirraway cockpit (if you could call it that) up to tens of thousands of dollars. I think you would need to spend at least AUD10,000 to get something decent/complete into Australia because the shipping is so high.
Cheers
Paul

Paul,

I’ll be honest $10 grand is more than I can afford!! I’m not that wealthy! $250 for a Wirraway? where? Is it still avilable? Yeah I agree on the cost think here in OZ it sucks huh? Oh well maybe someone or something will turn a cockpit up one day!

Dave

Swap ya a Hunter ‘pit on a trailer………:diablo:

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HA HA HAAAAA, the problem I have is i am funding another project so the Gnat and MIG have to go so I can get my other up and running asap.

Thanks for the offer though, its a very kind thought:rolleyes:

Hi Dave
I have also recently been looking for a cockpit, what is your budget? I have seen everything from a $250 Wirraway cockpit (if you could call it that) up to tens of thousands of dollars. I think you would need to spend at least AUD10,000 to get something decent/complete into Australia because the shipping is so high.
Cheers
Paul

3K can get you a nice Gnat cockpit to play with:rolleyes:

Swap ya a Hunter ‘pit on a trailer………:diablo:

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3K can get you a nice Gnat cockpit to play with:rolleyes: