The SubSonex JSX-2T prototype was moved to the Sonex exhibit booth at AirVenture for display next to the single-seat SubSonex JSX-2. The aircraft is still under construction, but the Sonex Aircraft staff worked hard to get it ready for viewing at the show with wings and tail attached, canopy and nose cone installed, and a cockpit ready for folks to try-on for size. The prototype received a ton of customer and media attention during the show, and several Kit Reservation Deposits were taken.

L’article SubSonex two-seater JSX-2T est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

L’association Héritage Avions Morane-Saulnier a réceptionné le 19 septembre 2019 l’unique biréacteur d’affaires Morane-Saulnier MS 760C Paris III, sur le site de DITECH, à Lannes (Hautes Pyrénées).  Ce lieu est symbolique car il jouxte les pistes de l‘aéroport où cet avion effectua son premier vol il y a 55 ans.

L’arrivée de cet avion s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un partenariat entre l’UIMM Occitanie Adour-Pyrénées, le site DITECH du Pôle Formation Adour et l’association Héritage Avions Morane-Saulnier.
L’association a ainsi un lieu pour préserver une pièce unique du patrimoine aéronautique du plus vieil avionneur encore en activité (successivement Morane-Saulnier, SOCATA puis aujourd’hui Daher).
Pour le centre d’apprentissage de DITECH, c’est un outil pédagogique inestimable qui va permettre aux élèves de mettre en pratique leurs connaissances au travers du chantier de remise en état de ce jet.
Un projet passionnant pour les apprenti(e)s qui auront la chance de participer à cette aventure !

Source :  Héritage Morane-Saulnier

L’article MS 760c Paris III est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

The flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on exploring the low-end of the aircraft’s speed envelope, including stalls, and a low approach in the landing configuration.

More detail on Subsonex JSX-1

L’article SubSonex JSX-1 first flight est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

Somers Kendall SK-1 fuselage, tail surfaces and cowlings are at Roger Targett Sailplane Services in England. Fuselage is in very good condition.

We have no canopy or wing. Roger is helping with the detective work.

Original Palas engine was last seen in packing case at Levesden – was never picked up

Roger now in contact with owner 30 years ago, wing could not fit in garage and become separated. Roger hopes to have news soon !
The nosewheel has been found.

L’article Somers Kendall SK-1 est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

L’article BD-5J de Nicolas Charmont est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

Additional 2,000 Ib. total thrust provided by small Fairchild J44 turbojets installed on wingtips of Fairchild C-123B give the plane climb rate of 500 fpm. after featherering one prop during takeoff, compared with 150-fpm. climb using only piston engine.
Modified C-123B is pictured performing with left prop feathered during recent demonstrations before USAF’s Air Development & Research Command and Air Materiel Command at Hagerstown, Md. Experimental jet augmentation studies are part of a Fairchild private research project. Firm also has programmed tests to obtain military and CAA certification of the J44, primarily a missile powerplant, for
inhabited aircraft. To cut drag when not in use, J44s have doors taht seal off inlets

L’article Wingtip Jets Provide Power Safety Margin est apparu en premier sur Minijets.

To determine the value of jet assistance in increasing takeoff loads and rate of climb, Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corp.’s Ait- craft Division, Hagerstown, Md., is testing a C-82 with a Fairchild J44 turbojet atop the fuselage between the piston engines.

The J44 gives an added 1,000 Ib. thrust on takeoff. It is expected that the combination will allow increases in maximum takeoff weights up to two or three tons.

Single or multiple J44 packages can be mounted on the top, bottom or sides of fuselages or at Fairchild the C-82, leased from USAF for these tests, bears a civil registration on wings and tail instead
of the Packet’s markings.

L’article Fairchild Tests Jet Assist for Transports est apparu en premier sur Minijets.