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The lower engine cowling of this Velocity is
removed. After a long journey, controls are checked and small maintenance work is done.
The elegant four-seater in Pusher configuration flew for the first time 1985. |
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The kit of the Radial Rocket costs approx.
65,000 US$ without engine andavionics. The 230 mph fast two-seater is powered by a M-14P
radial engine with 360 HP. |
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The Vari-Eze carries unmistakably the
handwriting of the famous Aircraft manufacturer Burt Rutan. Exotic designs are his brand
name. |
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The Vedeneyev M-14P nine-cylinder radial
engine is found in many airplanes. As seen in this powerful Pitts Model 12... |
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The success story of the Homebuilt airplane
RV-4 of Van's Aircraft goes back into the 70's. Approx. 1000 machines are still flying
world-wide. The author had the honour to be the co-pilot in this RV-4 at the world largest
Fly in. |
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...in this nostalgic looking but new built,
fully aerobatics-suited Culp Sopwith Pup biplane... |
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The fast Harmon Rocket was developed on the
basis of the RV-4. By updating John Harmon created the airplane, a machine fast enough for
the Reno air Races. |
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...and in this Culp Special biplane, the
design recreates racing airplanes of the 30's. Technical designer of this beautiful
aircraft is also Steve Culp. |
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Obviously much love went in this highly
polished Harmon Rocket. If you look closely you will be able to recognize ... |
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Steve Culp (right), aerobatic pilot and
airplane constructor, his wife Liz (left) and the author (centre). In the background two
Culp biplanes. More Infos at www.culpsspecialties.com
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With such a beautiful airplane it is obvious
that the wife came last during the construction period. That is why she is honoured thru
this beautiful nose art . |
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The Murphy Moose is a workhorse from the
northern parts of Canada. The propeller turbine improves the already good STOL
characteristics. On small lakes with steep banks it heightens the security at take-off and
landing ... |
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It not only looks fast : the Polen Special
with Dick Keyt at the stick broke the FAI Record in 2001 at the 500 miles Closed Course
race with 1 hour and 10 minutes. That's 303 mph! |
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Dale E. Schoepflin is the manufacturer of the
DA-4-550. The "4" stands for the number of seats, the "550" for the
engine a Continental IO-550. |
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This self build airplane of Don Stewart from
Vulcan, Michigan, resembles an air racer from bygone years. With a 65 HP engine the
two-seater gets a speed of 85 mph. |
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On the water this Cessna 185F becomes a more
elegant figure... |
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In 1968 Jim Bede began with the making his
four-seater Experimental BD-4. With it's 220 HP engine this original airplane reaches
speeds up to 217 mph! |
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On the nearby Lake Winnebago lies the Seaplane
Base. A shuttle bus brings the visitors to and from the Wittman airport. |
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The MTOW of the Super Storch is approximately
1800 kp. So that it would have good landing conditions on dirt runways, it is equipped
with enormous balloon tires. They will probably keep the plane afloat as well... |
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A reproduction of the famous Republic RC3
Seabee is this Tahoe Special, by Steve the Lantz and Paul Shepherd built. A 405 HP strong
engine of a Chevrolet Corvette is used as power plant. |
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For European visitors a familiar site : A PZL
Wilga while landing. |
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The cockpit of the Tahoe Special is lovingly
and a little luxurious arranged. The co-pilot has lots of leg space. |
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Twin engine with convertible feeling. The airy
Air Cam is a kit of the company Leza AirCam Corp. and is propelled with two Rotax 912s
engines. A seaplane variant is also offered. |
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