I love the idea of a chippie cockpit with a running engine! It’s the ultimate cockpit project:D

don’t know about 887 but I’ll post some of mine when I get it next week.

Why ?

The CAA won’t let an HM.14 fly, modified or otherwise.

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Really? Not even the modern ultralight version? How come?

The Collings Foundation has lots of money…and I’ve been told a bit of political clout.

The story I heard from one involved in the program…was the USAF allowed them to choose an airframe for flying…and a number of spares for parts.
The same eperson also said the FAA was VERY watchfull of the plane and (according to him…I’m not sure I believe it) had a person working full time watching their maintenance and operations.

What is clear is the operation has the blessing of the USAF as the plane flies in the “Heritage Flight” in a formation with a WWII fighter and modern jets at air displays…often at USAF bases.
Something that would not happen if the service had any concerns over its safety and operations…as the USAF is very “risk adverse” during displays.

I don’t know if the USAF likes it that much! It took an act of congress for them to release the plane and spares to Collings. They also wanted an F-105, but just before they would receive it, the USAF cut the engine mounts to render it unflyable for them.

Yip, looks like Turkish

nice!

How can you tell it has no engines fitted as it looks complete to me, only defect visible is lack of nose leg extension.
Richard

When you’ve worked on them for a few years, you know;) You see how high it stands on it’s main gear with the tail all up in the sky? That’s typical for a Fouga with the engines removed. The lack of engine weight makes the tail reach for the sky. It’s also missing it’s tailwheel. Also, I just checked my Fouga serial list. This one is noted as preserved.

I doubt that’s the Fouga you saw flying as it doesn’t seem to have any engines fitted. The flea is a “modern” design. There are several ultralight flea version on the market.