what is this aeroplane?

• Oct 26, 2005

• #1

ollieholmes

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Oct 18, 2005

Bedfordshire, England

what is this small thing spotted on the flightline at old warden this year:

no that is not a model or anything like that. the avro tuto behind and the people gives some idea of scale.

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #2

T

trackend

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Dec 20, 2003

Ipswich, Suffolk

Have a look through the net Ollie there's loads of light aircraft ID sites

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #3

cheddar cheese

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Jan 9, 2004

WSM, England

I dont know what it is, but if you cant find out try http://www.1000aircraftphotos.com, they have a mystery aircraft section and may be able to help out...

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #4

Piaggio108

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Mar 23, 2004

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I just did a google search for the registration number; it seems to be a Chilton DW.1/1

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #5

pbfoot

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Apr 14, 2005

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your correct it is a chilton dw 1 tirst reqistered in 1937 and now owned by a guy in coventry its powered by a 32 hp carden ford engine

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #6

cheddar cheese

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Jan 9, 2004

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32hp? How does it fly with that little power?

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #7

evangilder

"Shooter"

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Sep 17, 2004

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It's not a very big airplane.

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #8

pbfoot

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Apr 14, 2005

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32hp? How does it fly with that little power

very very slowly

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• #9

cheddar cheese

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Jan 9, 2004

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I should think so, I mean I know its small but it looks maybe 12-13 feet long at least

 

• Oct 26, 2005

• Thread starter
• #10

ollieholmes

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Oct 18, 2005

Bedfordshire, England

i dont think the wingspan is even that. 12ft at tops. if you do not believe it can fly i have pictures to prove it: