Jerry Yagen's P-39, first engine run ...

[ErrolC]

The current lousy weather in Auckland is working in my favour, as it means it will be Tues/Wed before they will test fly, now that the final certificate is issued - I am in Masterton for Wings Over Wairarapa, hoping that we sneak in a full afternoon and evening of airshow on Saturday.
I might be able to slink off down to Ardmore for a bit next week.

http://www.pioneeraero.co.nz/2019/02/21/c-of-a/

[ErrolC]

And I was in a meeting with by boss's boss when it flew!
https://www.facebook.com/15007377500536 ... 897239259/

[Zac Yates]

More pics here: http://mrcaviation.blogspot.com/2019/02 ... first.html

[ErrolC]

One from the chase plane.
https://www.facebook.com/ClassicAircraf ... =3&theater

[Rick65]

That is lovely air to air of this attractive plane.
Also one that underlined to me some of the design issues that handicapped the P-39.
The pilot and engine completely occupy the fuselage area close to the centre of balance, forcing the fuel into that not very large wing. There is minimal space in the fuselage for the original turbocharging that was deleted leaving the type with a lack of altitude performance. Unlike the P-47 which was largely designed around the demands of efficient turbocharging, the P-39 is designed around the weapon system.

[Mark Allen M]

For those who don't facebook.

[OD/NG]

What's the purpose of the red outline on top of the wings?

[airnutz]

What's the purpose of the red outline on top of the wings?

No unauthorized folks beyond these lines!

[ErrolC]

Two more test flights today - it will be boxed up after the weekend.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/a ... 260906583/

P-39F running up by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

P-39F about to go by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Bell P-39F Airacobra ZK-COB by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

Airacobra alighting - interesting attitude by Errol Cavit, on Flickr

[ErrolC]

They got a great photo flight in! Both Papua New Guinea veterans (the aircraft, not the pilots!)
https://www.facebook.com/ClassicAircraf ... 893099713/

[Nathan]

It's a "F" model? thats rare.

Love the P-39!

An underdog that never got enough credit and a very attractive airframe IMHO.

And I always thought P-39's looked good with a yellow spinner.

[C VEICH]

What's the purpose of the red outline on top of the wings?

To expound on airnutz' answer they indicate where you can and cannot walk.

[Dan Jones]

Been a long time since a P-39 has flown in the southern hemisphere. Congrats to everyone - it's beautiful.

[OD/NG]

What's the purpose of the red outline on top of the wings?

To expound on airnutz' answer they indicate where you can and cannot walk.

Thanks for the info.

[bdk]

That is lovely air to air of this attractive plane.
Also one that underlined to me some of the design issues that handicapped the P-39.
The pilot and engine completely occupy the fuselage area close to the centre of balance, forcing the fuel into that not very large wing.

They also tend to get hot on the ground due to the radiator opening size and location. The one built in Chino for Stephen Grey (now with Rod Lewis I believe) has a Reno style water spray bar.