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10-16-2009 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by
30-06_mike
Mike,
Looks like a Piper Cub in Military Markings.
But I thought the Cub was flown from the rear seat when solo?
30 06 Mike - The paint scheme was used during 'Flight Trials/War Games' during late '42' (although I never got around to putting the "Stars" on the Wings & several other Markings!)
Not a Piper Cub and you are indeed correct that the "CUB" was flown "Solo from the rear seat! Just a clue - This airplane 'Cruised' about 15-20MPH higher than the 'CUB' on the same 65 HP engine but took longer to get off the ground. Landing distance was about the same. 
Try again!
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Originally Posted by
Bob Womack
Piper L-4?
Bob - Not an L-4. Note the differences on the "Turtle-Back"- Aft of the rear edge of the Wing.
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Mark - It appears I "High-Jacked" your thread. My apology is offered!
Mike Haas
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Mike Haas
Mark - It appears I "High-Jacked" your thread. My apology is offered!
Mike Haas
Mike no problem - the whole point of Picture of the Day is to promote discussion - even of aircraft
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
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Originally Posted by
Mark in Rochester
Mike no problem - the whole point of Picture of the Day is to promote discussion - even of aircraft
Mark - Thank You - Another "Clue" then.. The 'Brit's' used an inverted inline 4 Cyl. Engine on this Airplane. (Gypsy 'Minor or perhaps an "Auster" (SP)?? - Memory fails me). IIRC it resulted in an increase in 'Cruise Speed" to about 110 MPH but didn't improve 'Take-Off ' distance.
Mine was all "US GI" with the Continental 65 HP engine.
Thanks again Mark!!
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Mmm... Taylorcraft Auster V?
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Mmm... Taylorcraft Auster V?
TaylorCraft Yes! - Now give me the US designation for my Airplane. No more clues for now!. 
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He is long since gone from us. Died at 87 years old. He had a full life that is for sure. My dad was active duty from 1939 to 1946, reserve till 1955. I could sit and listen to his stories for hours. Too bad I don't have that chance anymore 
