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October 24, 2008 at 10:45 pm in reply to: Currie Wot (G-APWT) Restoration #1164832

chipmunkey
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Hello,

I was at the Southampton airport dis-assembling 3 Chipmunks for export to the U.S. when G-APWT caught my eye . I managed to buy the airplane from a gentleman named Roy Mills and he asked me if I would also be interested in the turbine for it. At the time I did not know the significance of what he was saying but ,I should have listened more carefully.I wonder where the turbine engine is now? The current paint scheme is like it was when I first saw ‘her’.

October 22, 2008 at 9:39 pm in reply to: Currie Wot (G-APWT) Restoration #1166890

chipmunkey
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Hello Folks ,

The Currie Wot ex G-APWT now N67247 took to the sky this month since a very long ‘ground’ time.The airplane still has the original Walter Mikron engine installed. Yes, it’s based in good ol’ Georgia @ 3RU. I posted some pictures in my album .

Take care,
Robert

March 14, 2008 at 8:06 pm in reply to: Chipmunk Magneto Switch Wanted #1242478

chipmunkey
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do you still need them?:confused: my dad has some i am sure (i know i am a geek dad is not so…)

March 14, 2008 at 8:03 pm in reply to: Currie Wot (G-APWT) Restoration #1242538

chipmunkey
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Good start! Presume this is your local airport, with 3 based aircraft in sunny Georgia?

http://www.airnav.com/airport/3RU

3 based? you mean flying? how did you know? 😮 i know how you found out where it is but man!

And you have got a big number for a little plane, N67247 🙂

that’s the n number?:eek: wow i will check with dad;)

Great to hear about the Wot, Chipmunkey.

This aeroplane (and Mr Penrose) I guess, is responsible for a lot of people getting involved with ‘our sort’ of old, slow, aeroplanes.

Look forward to seeing the pictures. What engine are you fitting?

If you want to sample Mr Penrose’s other favourite old aeroplane, the Tipsy, I’d be happy to trade you a ride!! 😀

well my dad (i am doing this for him go figure:rolleyes: ) is putting the ORIGINAL Walter micron in it!:eek:

March 14, 2008 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Turbo – Wot? #1242796

chipmunkey
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Got our aircraft in order now.

G-APNT First Wot built in the U.K. believed still current.

G-APWT Second Wot built in the U.K. and the subject of this thread. That is Viv Bellamy walking to the plane at Oxford. Looking at the flying photo, bet he isn’t wearing a seatbelt!

http://www.caa.co.uk/applicationmodules/ginfo/ginfo_photo.aspx?regmark=G-APWT&imgname=G-APWT001&imgtype=jpg This shows ‘PWT before installation of the turbine.

Please keep us updated Chipmunkey!:)

OK i will! actually the first two where destroyed!:eek: 🙁 than two more where made and they where G-apnt and G-apwt! 😎 and i Will make a thread about it!:p (the restoration of it that is!:rolleyes: )

March 14, 2008 at 5:09 pm in reply to: Turbo – Wot? #1242825

chipmunkey
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As the title of this post states… I started this thread, and quite honestly, I am curious, as to any and all information, simply because, I’d never heard of the aircraft nor its development.

I will agree with Moggy, in the sense that replying to a reply on an old thread may perhaps upset and/or be deemed ‘insensitive’. But given the international scope of this forum’s membership, there stands a very good chance that many of us would (A) never have know any particular individual who has posted, and that (B) that particular individual may have passed away.

While I may not reply to every post, I am saddened to see the thread title changed to ‘Zombie’ (understandable as it is in some circumstances). As I see it, if there is relevant information to share (relating to the original post on the thread), then please do share.

James

OK! well lets see… we own it here in Georgia and my dad bought it way back and my grand dad well whenever dad went on trips he came back and it was in pieces so… its about to fly again! so and its here on rust airstrip :rolleyes: dad was offered the turbo engine but (dad knowing nothing about this airplane) did not get it:( and… lets see… why? because dad saw it in the museum and cold not take his eyes off of it! 😮 and they sold it to him because they where working on a new project and needed the money! so… yah… we might start a project thread on it:) if so… do you mind me linking you? thanks!

March 14, 2008 at 12:57 am in reply to: Turbo – Wot? #1243531

chipmunkey
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It’s a thorny topic.

In some ways it is quite nice for an answer to emerge to a topic that had been discussed a couple of year’s back. Having quick access to what was said at the time adds to the interest.

One of the sadder issues is the number of times that those of us suddenly see a posting by a contributor / friend who has died. It still gives a jolt, which is one of the reasons why the mods will often add a ‘Zombie Thread’ warning to the title.

Mostly it works fine, the vast majority of posters seem able to make the ‘Should I open the old thread or should I start a new one with “This was discussed a while back“?’ decision quite reliably. I’m afraid Chipmunkey’s post just didn’t.

Moggy
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OK so someone has died? or the thread? i just want to give this to this thread because NOone knows where it is… so sorry if i made a bad post:(

March 14, 2008 at 12:52 am in reply to: Turbo – Wot? #1243541

chipmunkey
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Mod……….

Please can I make a couple of comments. I have been trawling around among some of the old threads, many are interesting and it is very tempting to add a few words. I will own up, have done it a couple of times, if I have confused anyone……I apologise !!!!

Re. the other part of your reply to Chipmunkey, I entirely agree.

Oh yes, Chipmunkey, the words are spelt “Exactly” and “Really”.

Great Forum, by the way………..!!!

Planemike

OK sorry for being vague and for spelling errors:o … anyway! to the point we own it right here in fayetteville GA! its been in the shop for a long while but… its about to fly again! if you have any questions about it feel FREE to ask we would be more than willing to help!:D thanks chip!

February 19, 2008 at 1:18 am in reply to: Turbo – Wot? #1265335

chipmunkey
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i know!!!!!

i know EXTELY where it is 😉 do you REALY want to know? 🙂
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