:D Here is a very nice shot of an SE 5a from one of the recent Air Shows in the UK. Rather interesting side lighting.
Photo by Neil Hutchinson
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:D Here is a very nice shot of an SE 5a from one of the recent Air Shows in the UK. Rather interesting side lighting.
Photo by Neil Hutchinson
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Nice find Baz.
Looks like ULL. Does somebody recognize the scale?
Top photo yet again Baz.:salute:
No, it's a side photo, surely?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel
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Nice picture!:sAprvd:
Very nice one :thumbsup:
I would say probably 7/8th scale. Looks like those I saw at Dawn Patrol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-Sam
Karl
His name's Reg Tim..;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Helmut
I've never understood 7/8 scale surely it would be just as easy to build full size. Can't be much difference in cost or build time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jager
Most single-seaters at 7/8th scale are small/light enough to be considered an ultra-light plane. You don't need a pilot's licence fly, just a driver's licence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel
Karl
Great photograph, Barry! :thumbsup:
:cheezy: Shirley would not have been confused!:slysmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Helmut
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Originally Posted by Jager
i believe you still need a pilots license, just a special class thats easier to acquire and maintain.
Possibly; I'm just going by what the guys at Dawn Patrol told me ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by milcoll73
Karl
I don't think that's true for the UK Karl. (But I could be wrong).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jager
Flying on a driver's licence ? One way to get yourself killed I guess !
https://live.staticflickr.com/2825/3...5aec0aa0_b.jpg
I think the scaled down machines fall below the weight category to be considered light aeroplanes so fall into the bracket of microlights - here you still need a National Private Pilot's Licence (Microlights) (NPPL(M)) to fly them but it's a lesser qualification than Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) & Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) (max take-off weight of two tonnes) and probably easier to obtain and maintain.
There is also a National Private Pilot's Licence (Simple Single Engine Aeroplanes) (NPPL(SSEA)) used only to fly a small number of vintage light aircraft such as the Tiger Moth, along with what are known as 'permit to fly' and kit-built aircraft. This may also fit the bill ?
The lowest level of individual pilot certification is needed: Sport Pilot, which allows you to fly Light-Sport Aircraft. What the limits are to light-sport aircraft are, I dunno, but there is always Wikipedia...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jager
United States
FAA Light Sport Aircraft
The FAA defines a light sport aircraft as an aircraft, other than a helicopter or Powered-lift, that since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:
Max. Gross Takeoff Weight: 1,320 lbs (600 kg) or 1,430 lbs for seaplanes (650 kg)
Max. Stall Speed: 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph) CAS
Max. Speed in Level Flight (at sea level In the US Standard Atmosphere): 120 knots (220 km/h; 140 mph) CAS
Max. Seats: Two
Max. Engines / Motors: One (if powered)
Propeller: Fixed-pitch or ground adjustable
Cabin: Unpressurized
Fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane.
Landing Gear: Fixed (except for seaplanes and gliders)