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Re: Griffon Spitfire Trainer

Posted by PeterA on Tue Jun 18, 2002 02:53:32 PM

In reply top Griffon Spitfire Trainer posted by david J burke on Tue Jun 18, 2002 02:09:39 PM

: In reality it doesn't exist but what Mark would people lik
: e hypothetically used to make a new 'T series '? It goes
: without saying that it is based on a type of Griffon Spit
: that did or does still exist !
Ah! Yes please. It has been discussed. At the appropriate time, a rebuild of the crashed ex Indian mk XVIII. Not as a trainer but as a two seater. An extended teardrop canopy to accomodate a jump seat. No fuss with dual control. No need to move the cockpit forward 'one frame' as the extra weight and length of the Griffon should keep the C of G within bounds if the jump seat is 'snucked' up close to the pilot.
Non standard, so away with those expensive Griffon 65's and five blade props and straight in with a Shack 57/58 and Contra Prop for 20% of the cost. Any takers?

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