Triplane gets permit

Creaking Door, this IS the replica that was at Old Warden for a while.
Now based at Sywell.;)

Ooops! 😮 That would explain the apparent similarity then! 😀

WW1 aircraft aren’t really my thing. 🙁

Yes the pick-axe handles were a (necessary) period fitment. The high centre of gravity and the propensity of the Triplane to swing on landing would frequently combine to result in a wingtip contacting the deck.

The ‘Spitzhacke-Griff’ (hope my German’s correct) were a way of minimising damage.

Interesting, and authentic too, thanks! 🙂

I seem to remember a chap called Robin Bowes who used to fly a Tri-Plane at the shows ,,he used to dress in a long leather coat like the german ace in ww1 ,we did see hime at the shuttleworth in a couple of displays ,am i right in saying he was sadly killed in his Aircraft some years back ??

Yes, that’s right.

I seem to remember a chap called Robin Bowes who used to fly a Tri-Plane at the shows ,,he used to dress in a long leather coat like the german ace in ww1 ,we did see hime at the shuttleworth in a couple of displays ,am i right in saying he was sadly killed in his Aircraft some years back ??

What engine does this replica use? Looks like rotary cylinders beneath the cowling, or are they just dummies?

Also, are the ‘skids’ on the lower wing as fitted to the original? The Fokker triplane replica at Old Warden has these too (hickory sledge-hammer handles from the look of them :D).

Looks very nice by the way. 🙂

Creaking Door, this IS the replica that was at Old Warden for a while.
Now based at Sywell.;)

What engine does this replica use? Looks like rotary cylinders beneath the cowling, or are they just dummies?

Also, are the ‘skids’ on the lower wing as fitted to the original? The Fokker triplane replica at Old Warden has these too (hickory sledge-hammer handles from the look of them :D).

Looks very nice by the way. 🙂

The engine is a modern Lycoming, disguised by the dummy cylinders.

Yes the pick-axe handles were a (necessary) period fitment. The high centre of gravity and the propensity of the Triplane to swing on landing would frequently combine to result in a wingtip contacting the deck.

The ‘Spitzhacke-Griff’ (hope my German’s correct) were a way of minimising damage.

In answer to Mondariz. I don’t think that owner Paul Ford’s had time to set up a website yet. If I get time this weekend I might put a dedicated page onto the “Biggles Biplane” site. In the meantime some of Damien Burke’s air to air pics can be found at http://forum.planetalk.net/viewtopic.php?t=6075

Is there a webpage with more information regarding this replica?

What engine does this replica use? Looks like rotary cylinders beneath the cowling, or are they just dummies?

Also, are the ‘skids’ on the lower wing as fitted to the original? The Fokker triplane replica at Old Warden has these too (hickory sledge-hammer handles from the look of them :D).

Looks very nice by the way. 🙂

Been making the centre section ribs today;)

Although i did also find time to have a look over this baby to see if she is viable to get to the Sywell Airshow;)

The pale struts betwixt the wings. Are they a fabric strap or marine ply?

Spruce i belive!

Been making the centre section ribs today;)

The pale struts betwixt the wings. Are they a fabric strap or marine ply?

Excellent news………..

Now stop standing around admiring it – we need the BE in the air too!! :diablo:

Been making the centre section ribs today;)

Great news 🙂

Excellent news………..

Now stop standing around admiring it – we need the BE in the air too!! :diablo:

Congratulations to all involved!