Absolutely. But that doesn’t change the fact that we all want to see a `proper` 109 with a DB engine.
Happy to see a Buchon with a Merlin, or even a Buchon with an Alison.
But it’s a 109 with a DB engine everyone wants. The spirit of the 109 will not live again without one.

The title of this thread is “Allison engined Messerschmitt…”
You knew what you were getting in to when you clicked on it.
Everyone who looks at this website wants to see DB powered 109s. This is not one of them, however many of us like it and the innovation required for this accomplishment.
Your comment adds nothing, and only serves to annoy.

I’ve learned that flinging muck on the internet is a lot like wrestling with a pig.
You both get dirty, and the pig don’t care.

Andy

The PT-6 is a free turbine engine.
You can quite literally start the thing while holding the propeller steady.
That being said. There are still a series of inspections that will need to be complied with.
Excellent point regarding the engine mounts. At least a real good visual.

Andy

Not sure why you are bothering with the Whirlwind, everyone knows that the Spitfire won the battle of Britain:D

Seriously though, some interesting insight. Thanks for posting.

Andy

I think this 109 is going to look fantastic, in formation with Bob Dufords Allison engined Spitfire :dev2:

The day that happens,those two guys will be having the most fun of just about everyone.
Even more fun than the purists who will complain about, well, just about anything they can.

This is a very innovative solution to operate a 109 safely and reliably at a fraction of the cost of a DB powered 109 (don’t get me wrong, those are way cool too!)

I congratulate Ericksons on a fantastic milestone and wish them nothing but success and safe flying.

Andy

I agree with the above post.
Proceed with caution. I know of several instances of engines being shown (with photos) monies paid and then no further.
If you have any doubts ask to go and actually touch it.

Andy

Always glad to hear that no one was seriously hurt.
In the video, it looks like the gear is in transit just before it touches down.

Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery.

Andy

Thanks for posting the pics of this very interesting unique project.
I’m sure that in service, that spat on the tailwheel made it go quite a bit faster! 😉

Andy

Here’s a link to a Youtube of some friends of mine perfecting the starting technique of a scale pulse jet.
This thing is crazy loud!
For the sensitive, beware that their is an “F”bomb uttered after the thing shuts down.
Kind of understandable 😉 It was pretty exciting.
It later got installed on a delta shaped model.
We had to use a launch ramp to get it airborne.
The flight did not end so well. (kinda with a “whumph” in to a plowed field)
Mike claims that it will fly again. The engine was not damaged:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW_85lMnPxo

Andy