I was fortunate to be able to arrange to be at Ardmore this afternoon for the roll out of Titan Mustang ZK-WZY from the Pioneer Aero hangar for some taxi tests. It is a beautifully finished aircraft as you can see in the photos.
I have previously posted about this aircraft a couple of times, the most recent being on 12 August, just before I left for overseas. (see www.nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/two-that-will-be-flying-soon-at-ardmore.html ). In a bit of perfect timing ZK-WZY received its CAA paperwork approval earlier this week, only a week or so after I returned to New Zealand.
ZK-WZY (c/n 0076) was registered to Paul McSweeny (of Pioneer Aero) on 21/7/15. However the aircraft was built by Pioneer Aero for an Australian owner: David S Lane. I understand it may be registered in Australia as VH-YNZ, but it will undertake extensive flying in New Zealand before being shipped to Oz.
The aircraft is named "Miss Marguerite" with a personalised marking of "Lane's Victory". The colour scheme of ZK-WZY is fictional and the detailed touches are very authentically done.
Test pilot Gavin Trethewey carried out some taxi tests today. The first flight of ZK-WZY is expected next week.
I have previously posted about this aircraft a couple of times, the most recent being on 12 August, just before I left for overseas. (see www.nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/two-that-will-be-flying-soon-at-ardmore.html ). In a bit of perfect timing ZK-WZY received its CAA paperwork approval earlier this week, only a week or so after I returned to New Zealand.
The paint scheme is the 78th Fighter Sq. that was based in Duxford during World War 2. I believe the aircraft is named Miss Marguerite after the pilot's wife and also Lane Victory after the pilot. It was common during the war that aircraft carried 2 names - one by the pilot and one by the ground crew. The Australian registration is VH- NZY.
ReplyDeleteWHAT ENGINE DOES IT HAVE.... Cheers ZK-WLK
ReplyDeleteThe aircraft is equipped with a Honda V6 2.6 liter 245 HP engine and a CSU 4 blade prop.
ReplyDeleteGreat work everyone looks great and nicely finished - Am I seeing correctly has this got inner gear doors?
ReplyDeleteNice to see your comment Greg. Can you contact me on keith.jan@ihug.co.nz Thanks.
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