Classic British Flight Sim

Motormouse wrote: ↑

14 Jun 2017, 11:05

Regarding what can be be rebuilt, IIRC its only the original aeroplanes data plate (installed at build) and one or two other key components that are needed to satisfy the 'restoration' tag, otherwise would be classified as 'new built' with need to comply with all current regulations.

Actually, data plates can be changed as well. If you have a wreck with enough evidence of its identity (stenciled numbers inside, registration visible on the remaining paint, provenance of the wreckage, documented crash etcetera) you might not even need the data plate to convince the authorities that you are rebuilding a particular aircraft. Restorations have also started using components from different airframes. In that case you could choose the identity that you would like the restored aircraft to take on.

There was a case once where two P-51s were claiming the same identity. In that case one had to change its data plate in the end.

It's not a good week for Spitfires....

Oh good grief!

Brian

Well that one does not look nearly as bad, hopefully everyone walked away.

The Spitfire that nosed over and was written off is restorable.
The Sea Vixen, while in comparison is less damaged due to the nature of the beast may not fly again.
Demonstrates the difference in complexity of a piston versus a jet aircraft made all the more difficult by being the only one airworthy.

Archer wrote: ↑

16 Jun 2017, 21:07

It's not a good week for Spitfires....

Sywell, with Cliff Spink, and maybe Charlie Brown in the seats.

Ttfn

Pete