Mark,

I believe you actually came to this conclusion in the old thread on MKIX wings and cannons a while back! 😉

Cheers

Paul

So this is not a full scale replica then?

mick

By definition a replica shuld be something that has been either sanctioned by the original manufacturer or follows the plans to the degree that it’ identical.

I think the term ‘New Build’ is more appropriate.

Whilst it might not be exactly like a wartime built 190 (I believe a some mods and design changes have been incorporated as David points out – something that often happens to genuine machines as well), it never the less appears to resemble this rare German fighter very well.

As Roobarb says, with any luck, we will have the good fortune to see a type in this country for the first time since the war, and despite being a new build, it will surely raise a few eyebrows and get people talking! 🙂

As it is, most people usually point out that restored Warbirds “Are in effect a new build” or ” a replica”, so the addition of another one should make no difference, should it? :confused:

Cheers

Paul

I remember reading in one of last years FP’s an article on some of ARC’s Spitfires, and it mentioned talk of the possibility of the CAA introducing a category which allowed fare paying passengers to fly in Warbirds such as their TR.IX (PV202/IAC 161 whichever you prefer), as is the case with the Thunder City jets.

I can’t remember if they had proposed it and actually had talks with the CAA, or it was just a suggestion, but the argument for it seemed pretty sound to me. I think it makes perfect sense, and hopefully would open up opportunities for other Warbird and Historic aircraft operators who’s aircraft are on a Permit To Fly. And of course make it easier for your average Joe to experience a flight in a valuable piece of history! Whether it will ever happen I don’t know, but I’d like to think that the CAA would at least look into it and discuss the feasibility with owners/operators.

As a side note, one interesting thing the article did mention was that their two-seater can carry a heavier passenger (up to 260lbs) in the backseat than most of the other airworthy TR.IX’s, due to an adjustable bob-weight being fitted on the elevator circuit, as originally fitted to the IAC machines. This helps make it less sensitive in pitch and more like a single seat IX when two are on board.

I guess if you’re lucky enough and know the right people, you can get yourself a flight in a UK based two-seater (including the ARC machine), as the videos below prove:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf54M3Hdmhc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAYOOefRPR0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3utjY5M_-vw

Cheers

Paul

Good to see we are all still remembering the ‘Master’.

Like most have said, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since he passed on, and that the airshow season just doesn’t seem the same. 🙁

Cheers

Paul

Ah, the mysteries of the different MKIX/XVI cowlings!

This will tell you if a Packard 266 is under the cowlings but, of course, this engine was only exclusive to the Mk XVI during service so will not be of too much assistance today.

As in the case of MKVIII MV154/MT928. 😉

Accoriding to G-INFO, this has a Merlin 266, but if you look closely, you’ll see it has the earlier style ‘Flat’ Top cowling (attached is picture of it and one of TD248 for comparison) as fitted to MKVIII’s & early IX’s (I’ve never seen any wartime pictures of VIII’s with the later ‘Blown’ type).

I believe when this came up for discussion before, Mark12 mentioned that VoyTech had written a detailed piece on the various cowlings, something I still haven’t yet managed to get hold of!

Cheers

Paul

If you don’t have it already and you want a greater understanding of the spin, you might want to purchase this:

Anatomy Of A Spin

Well worth it in my opinion.

Cheers

Paul

Welcome to the forum and what a very nice selection of pics! 🙂

It was a very enjoyable show at a very nice location.

I really hope that the houses don’t get built, as I can’t help but think of how West Malling ended up. 😡

Cheers

Paul