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1945
1945 - 1802.PDF
<ES 276 FLIGHT SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1045 WHAT THE PRIVATE OWNER DOES WANT! v' On the left, the B.A.C. Drone, the lightestof the light. Below that the Miles Magister. The little Tipsy monoplane (below) was a verysmart machine. The Auster, shown below the Tipsy, is the military machine. A civilversion is forthcoming vyjr*5*' &• ^ and is (unsiderably cleaner. Unfortunately, there is only one representative in the British division, namely, the civil version of the Messenger. Class 4B. Here again there is only one British rep re- • ntative, the M28; whereas the Americans recognise the advantages of this type and provide several models. Sole British Representative Classes 5A and 5B, 5C and 5D are usually heavier and more fully equipped machines, capable of flying almost anywhere and useful as taxi machines. Britain has only one representative in all these classes which is in production at the moment, though that is an excellent example. (The Proctor.) It was thought advisable to include two almost unique types here, rather than suggest that a separate class should be made. I refer to the Heston Phoenix and the Beech 17, both very good aircraft but alone in their respec- tive classes by virtue of their retractable undercarriages. Class 6A is a "Sports' type and should be in great demand by ex- it. A. F. pilots and others "who still • expect a turn of speed. There is no 'lews of production of any of these pre-war types, excellent as they were. it would appear that a Miles Mohawk with a retractable undercarriage wouldh e an extraordinarily attractive re- vival, if an attempt were made to keep the aircraft simple, it need not be necessarily expensive. 1 have an idea for the simple mechanical retraction of the uudercart, while flaps operated by a direct lever as on the Auster should be reasonable to manufacture and fit. Class 7A is the type which should fit some of "Indicator's" ideas. Unluckily, once more, there is no news of proposed production of any of these types, while the U.S gives no news either in this class. Class 7B. There should be a number of these available' as surplus from R.A.F. (if that question is ever settled.) Operating costs would be heavy, but there is no reason why six or seven enthusiasts should not club together and own an Anson or an Oxford for faster flying and touring in a party. The faithful Rapide is so useful that it would appear to be unobtainable for private purposes. However, when the Dove takes its place, perhaps the Rapide will come off priority and be available again. Class 8. These types are likely to appeal only to wealthy If it •'• ! V•j r :j '/'•/• **• - /1 r •'he General Aircraft Cygnet was extremely easy to fly, and it is to be hoped that it will be revived.
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