The Heston Phoenix

[T6flyer]

Hello,

After building 22 Auster models for FS2004, Dave Molyneaux, Brian Horsey and myself have decided to do something completely different and are now building other classic British designs. First to emerge is the Heston Phoenix. Not a very well known aeroplane as only six were built, but something a little different than what we have built before and is now available for download at www.britsim.com

The Heston Aircraft Company was formed in 1934, after purchasing Comper Aircraft (that of the Swift) and their first design was the Phoenix, a single engined, high wing monoplane with a wooden monocoque fuselage and a plywood clad wooden wing. It was the first British high wing aeroplane to be fitted with a hydraulically operated retractable undercarriage. Only six were built, the last surviving until 1952.

Although the design had five seats, it struggled into the air with more than three and lots of fuel, so please, please read the notes supplied by Dave on how to operate her efficiently!!! Over the last few weeks, I've found her a pleasant aeroplane to fly and look forward to many more excursions touring the UK and Europe. Such a shame that none survive today.

I hope you all enjoy flying her, as much as we did in creating her for you.

Happy Landings,

Martin

[DaveB]

Hi Martin

VM thanks for that. I don't even know what a Heston Phoenix looks like so I'll have to take a look

ATB
DaveB

[Filonian]

Thanks for the HU Martin, and many thanks to the team for producing this rare bird.

Not forgetting of course Peter for the repaints. He must be the most prolific producer around.


Graham

[Filonian]

Thanks again chaps. This aircraft is a real joy to fly.


Graham

[Molyned]

Thanks folks
I confess, when Martin first suggested the Phoenix, my first reaction was 'huh?' and when I saw the photos I thought it looked like the balsa & tissue models I used to build. Now I know a little better - it was t'other way around.
Cheers
Dave M(oly)

[JohnWillimas]

I passed on this one and I'm glad I didn't. A real little gem! Thanks guys.

[Swanoir]

A Heston what now? Never heard of it! DL it and very impressed. Good looking and nice to fly, what more could you want? Well done lads.