The Elusive Messersnipe PT-101

[ClippedCub]

Thanks for the lookup. Raoul was interviewed for a local TV station after the rebuild. We have the raw footage on VHS, and I'll have to go back and review it.

Found another photo;


And one I found on the web years ago.


The airplane's a delight to fly and does good loops and rolls and hammerheads. Spins clean. Haven't done any snap rolls though. The ailerons droop with flap deflection and their effectiveness is about half when they're drooped. Crosswind landings require less flap/droop. The landing gear is rigid and without shock absorption, which is handled by the oversize tires , and the tail wheel locks. Carbon fiber cowl, goodyear brakes, and there's a crank to open/close the canopy. Solo rear seat. Raoul liked to experiment and add features, and he incorporated a heading hold and wing leveler using servos from rc airplane, which I haven't figured out how to use yet, but it's well documented in his notes.

[dewi8095]

Looks somewhat like the Curtiss A-8 Shrike.

[SilentCharlie]

We would love to see Raoul interviewed. Please post it.