My goodness these machines are absolutely stunning!
I love the shot of the IPAD holder 😉
I also love that the trainer for flying these is a Tiger Moth.
Makes sense really. No brakes, tail skid, basic stick and rudder stuff.
I have my own Tiger, so, where do I sign up!
Loving the thread folks. Thanks for all the great shots.
Andy
Really enjoying this thread Ian.
Will you build multiples of each part, or will each part be strictly a one off?
The little black robots are definitely not childs play! 😀
Andy
Really enjoying this thread.
Thanks for taking the time to share your pics.
Andy
Thanks for posting these great shots Errol.
What an amazing collection.
Looking at the BE2C made me smile, as I live fairly close to St Catharines Ontario.
Andy
Hi Liz,
I’ve sent you P.M. with my E-mail address if you like.
Keep a list of parts coming, If I don’t have them I can help track them down.
Andy
Congratulations Liz!
When you are on your way to legends, stop by Grand Valley Ontario, Canada.
That is the home of My Tiger CF-MAD.
If you are in need of any parts and tid-bits be sure to let me know.
We have quite an assortment and are always willing to help out a Moth in need.
The journey is fun and rewarding. Something I made a point of was to enjoy the whole process.
People always said ” oh, when it flies”, or “when it’s ready”… That’s all fine and well, but you have to go through the rebuild process, so enjoy it!
That being said. The Tiger is tons of fun to fly, our season should start in a few weeks here in Ont.
The other Tiger you mentioned A17-695 was recently sold to someone in Lindsay Ontario.
I have yet to make contact,but it’s always fun to have more Moth friends.
Take care
Andy Scott
Great post P&P.
Thanks for that.
Andy
This is a pretty poor cell phone photo of George taxying out for what would turn out to be his final flight.
I took it a few days after the induction dinner for the Canadian Aviation Museum Hall of Fame.
It was in June of 2015.
In the back seat is a mutual friend Les B.
I was speaking with Les this week. He told me that they took of from Toronto Pearson.
“The controller gave Gorge a heading and he nailed it. We were soon on a long final for Brampton and George just greased the landing”
Les said that George had an absolute touch and connection with the Chipmunk.
Blue skies and tail winds aviator
I feel honoured to have met Mr. Neal
Andy Scott
This Havoc has been stored in Geneseo N.Y. for the better part of a decade or more.
It is owned by the Tallichet estate AKA AMARC.
A lot of the restoration was carried out in Beaver Falls Penn. Lots of volunteer labour, then move the airframe some place else.
Not the first time that happened.
Andy
The only things I have heard about Nelson Ezell is what a fabulous human being he is.
Not to mention an artisan, as well as a gifted pilot.
The warbird world needs more Nelson Ezells!
Andy Scott
Thanks for the link. Impressive progress.
I am surprised to hear that they are rebuilding the engine in house.
I said it at the time and I’ll say it again. That was a brilliant bit of aviating.
Looking forward to this Fury flying again.
Kudos!
Andy
I’ve spoken to a couple of guys who fly the Vintage Wings of Canada Hurricane.
They figured the aeroplane got it’s name from flying with the lid open. “It’s like being in a Hurricane!” :eagerness:
Awww, I hoped it would have the Ruski style open cockpits – wind in your hair, flies in your eyes aviation sensations….
You can always fly with the canopy open!
Andy
The biggest, most significant difference in the structures of Typhoon / Tempest and the Fury series, is the fact that the Fury is an all monocoque structure.
The earlier Typhoon evolved from the Hawker stable, using a tube frame structure for the “heart of the beast” if you will. The forward fuselage and wing centre section.
Have a look at how the Fury biplane and Hurricane were constructed.
To answer your question simply, no.
Andy
It is always awful to hear news such as this.
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Andy Scott