Arron25 Posted January 1 Posted January 1 17 minutes ago, red750 said: The Cornelius XFG-1 was an experimental glider designed with an even more unusual role, to be towed behind a larger aircraft, such as a B-29 bomber, and act as an additional fuel supply to extend the range of the towing aircraft 1
red750 Posted January 1 Posted January 1 This one might be a bit harder. Google image search identified it as a DHC 3 Otter, but the Otter doesn't have that centre wing thing. The fin shape is also totally different.
Marty_d Posted January 1 Posted January 1 2 hours ago, red750 said: This one might be a bit harder. Google image search identified it as a DHC 3 Otter, but the Otter doesn't have that centre wing thing. The fin shape is also totally different. Yep, experimental Otter. This article explains. https://torontoaviationheritage.ca/dehavilland-canada-stol/#! 1
Blueadventures Posted January 7 Posted January 7 7 hours ago, onetrack said: Antonov AN-2. I was in the back, they couldn't get the engine running right so cancelled and refunded the ticket. Heard later recent o that day it had a engine issue and only just got back to the strip. 1 1
Methusala Posted January 7 Posted January 7 I think the Dromadier (? spelling) had the same engine leading to modifying with turbines. 1
facthunter Posted January 8 Posted January 8 The AN 2 Motor is OK if you Look after it. Only having ONE makes it more Important Nev 1
Methusala Posted January 8 Posted January 8 (edited) Most light twins have sufficient power on one engine to fly you directly to the site or of the accident. Edited January 8 by Methusala 1 1
BrendAn Posted January 8 Posted January 8 9 hours ago, Blueadventures said: I was in the back, they couldn't get the engine running right so cancelled and refunded the ticket. Heard later recent o that day it had a engine issue and only just got back to the strip. Could have had a dead stick landing at 20 knts. Amazing machines 2
facthunter Posted January 8 Posted January 8 You are going BACK a long way Methusala.. It is said you lived 900 years. Modern stuff is certified to fly on ONE. Nev 1 1
red750 Posted Sunday at 10:23 AM Posted Sunday at 10:23 AM The Douglas AC-47 ("Puff, the Magic Dragon") 2 1
johnm Posted Sunday at 08:47 PM Posted Sunday at 08:47 PM On 16/12/2025 at 11:18 AM, BrendAn said: I................................................... And I am a highly experienced pilot too. I have flown 3 xairs, each one a different colour. ................... very ? eloquently put 2
Blueadventures Posted Sunday at 10:00 PM Posted Sunday at 10:00 PM 1 hour ago, johnm said: ................... very ? eloquently put Wonder if there are applicable colour endorsements available? 3
BrendAn Posted Monday at 12:24 AM Posted Monday at 12:24 AM 2 hours ago, Blueadventures said: Wonder if there are applicable colour endorsements available? I needed a high performance endorsement for the red one because red is 10 percent faster than other colours. Look at any Ferrari. 1
johnm Posted Monday at 12:26 AM Posted Monday at 12:26 AM interesting one - tried to message picture to Red - electric - freight over NZ cook straight ? 2
red750 Posted Monday at 12:40 AM Posted Monday at 12:40 AM John, there's a profile for that in the Electric Aircraft section of the showcase. 2
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