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Mikey from Buffalo Airways has been posting almost daily updates on Youtube of their latest project. They are attempting to return a neglected D-Day vet C-47 to flight by June 6th of this year.
It's pretty entertaining, the videos are short and informative. I'm enjoying them more than I enjoyed Ice Pilots, no "made for TV drama."
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:08 pm
There's not much to say yet. They've figured out what it needs, they're pulling all the parts needed, and getting ready to start work. Mikey said that the plane is now in a hangar, so we'll probably see some updates on that soon. I figure it'll be a slow start since he's doing near daily uploads through the process, but once everything's in order and heads down to Quebec, we'll see a lot more on it.
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:00 pm
I have been watching as well. I'm looking forward to getting some bling from the Miss Montana C-47 group. Mikey's Plane Saver C-47 went for some crazy money on eBay.
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:46 am
The "biplane" he spotted in the hangar is an American built version of a de Havilland Moth. It was built by the Moth Aircraft Corp. in New Lowell Mass. This particular machine is likely the most original remaining example of its type. It is on permanent loan and is not ever likely to be flown again.
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:38 pm
DH82EH wrote:The "biplane" he spotted in the hangar is an American built version of a de Havilland Moth. It was built by the Moth Aircraft Corp. in New Lowell Mass. This particular machine is likely the most original remaining example of its type. It is on permanent loan and is not ever likely to be flown again.
Andy
What episode was that Andy? Aerofiles.com doesn't have a photo...course I guess if you've seen one DH.60 you've seen 'em all.. I believe Yanks Air Museum has an American built one still. Back on topic...yup enjoying Plane Savers and surprises and info along the way. Neat project!
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:39 pm
Yeah, that's the episode. Sorry for not specifying. They were talking about trading for parts and Joe spotted "a biplane in the background". He wasn't sure what it was, but expressed interest.
Re: Plane Savers Youtube series by Buffalo Airways
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:34 am
Airnutz be me to it as I was typing this up!
The "Metal moth" has a steel tube fuselage structure. (yes, regardless of manufacturer they even experimented with metal wing structure) Some of these were built in the U.K. and by the looks of the photos I've seen, N617V (the moth in question) has a tube fuselage. The original DH60's were, of course, all wood. I saw one being rebuilt and was astonished to see the engine bearers made of Ash! I've had the pleasure to fly a wooden Gipsy Moth. Even though there is significantly less power than a Tiger Moth, it is so much lighter, that the performance is way better! Lighter, less drag, very well balanced. The Captain sure got that one right! The steel tube structure was much more durable, for doing things like exploring the Canadian north on floats or skis. Some of those were partly built and assembled at Downsview Ontario.