The large man on the right is the designer, Frits Koolhoven.
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The large man on the right is the designer, Frits Koolhoven.
They are looking for new aircraft to use in air combat training:
https://saabgroup.com/media/news-press/news/2017-09/saab-explores-the-market-for-gripen-aggressor-to-meet-the-us-adair-requirement/
I still try, though real life is keeping me somewhat occupied these days (In a good way!).
It is part of the Bratukhin family, although I have it as the G-3. So close enough for me.
Here's something from the early days of helicopter flying:
Aeronautical Manufacturing Enterprise Safir-43E Agricole: An Algerian license-built copy of the Zlín Z 43.
That's the one! :icon29:
Without registration it would be hard to distinguish both versions, as according to the link I posted:"Todd Peterson has acquired the rights to the original Wren modifications and currently markets...
Peterson (Wren) modification of Cessna 182.
http://www.bush-planes.com/Peterson-Wren.html
Yes, the Jihlavan Albi it is!
Occasionally I get one! :wiggle:
New one, and no it's not. Different name!
Kinner C-7 Envoy?
Found this photo:
They've been working on it for years, but at first it was in the back of the hangar, invisible for the public.
No, just a static model Mike. Also in the works is a replica of a Spyker V.2.
Currently a replica of the earlier W-A model is being constructed in Lelystad:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Aviodrome/IMG_5271_zpsjtrjjfr4.jpg~original
:encouragement:
I found the photo here: https://linipedia.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/yum-soemarsono/
Next one:
Found a 'seomarcopter' by a mister Yum Soemarsono from Indonesia..
Guess we were lucky to approach from the opposite direction... No problems at all!
The approach you show does over some great views for spectators though..:
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Over to Texas for the next one! :icon29:
Something completely different:
The NVI FK 32, designed by Frits Koolhoven.
The Chinese AVIC Harbin Y12F.
We had plans to go this year, unfortunately it is somewhat expensive at the moment. Texel should be nice too, and there's a small aviation museum as well. ;-)