Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You may be too young to be familiar with the Feissler Storch that Germany used during WWII. This made me think that the Stork had offspring. :-) Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 6/10/2017 3:06 PM, RicCarter wrote: > cut to the bone > > bad to the bone > > ric > > >> On Jun 10, 2017, at 1:32 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >> >> While at the airport yesterday, I encountered a group of enthusiasts and >> engineers looking over an airplane I had not seen previously, a JA30 >> SuperSTOL, designed to meet the needs of flying farmers and explorers of >> the outback. Two of these airplanes flew much of the day, and their low >> speed performance was amazing to watch. It is powered by the latest >> Rotax 912ULS 100 hp geared engine, which now has a recommended 2000 hrs >> of operation before overhaul. >> >> Here is a view of the basic airplane. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2316.JPG.html >> >> A view from the rear. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2317.JPG.html >> >> Details of the large wing flaps and automatic wing slots. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2338.JPG.html >> >> It has large, soft tires and long-stroke struts to handle unimproved >> fields. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2341.JPG.html >> >> The instrument panel is very basic, but fine for the intended purpose. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2340.JPG.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >> >> -- >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >