The second of the Scud 3s was fitted with a 350cc villiers engine by Bob Swinn at Dunstable Downs. It was taken to Wing airfield and Swinn got it briefly airborne but didn't feel it would complete a circuit. My Father Colin Who at the time probably only weighed about 9 stone got it airborne and coaxed it very carefully around the circuit, aware that the 2 stroke was revving its heart out and getting close to ceasing. No further flying under power was attempted. The engine was displayed at the Science museum as the smallest engine to have powered an aeroplane.
Thank you for posting this. Interesting that Dr Dewsbury managed to climb to 5000' on the first flight. I suspect the propeller on the post war model was inferior?
What an amazing and productive long life.. I'm imagining his reactions seeing his projects like the retractable self -launching sailplane unit and swing-wing aircraft become practical and successful. Wonderful video... Looking forward to every new one..Thank you!
Fascinating aircraft, fascinating people ! It is a great treat to learn about sport aviation ( and more ! ) in the U.K during what we over here call "the Golden Age" of aviation. Thank you so much for your enjoyable and educational presentations, sir !
I had the privlige of helping to rig the only remaining airworthy Scud II at Dunstable in 2006. I was crewing at the junior national gliding compertition that was held at Dunstable that year. My pilot was away on task but I was sufering from withdrawl I "simply neede to rig a glider right now!" I sadly did not catch the name of the pilot who was flying it. But he was an elderly gentalmen he stated he was as old as the aircraft its self. I learn now it is part of the Shuttleworth collection.
@FlyingForFunTrecanair look forward to it, have to admit as I flew relitively modern Gliders (1970s and 1980s). I found myself catching my breath when I read the plackard limits on the Scud II VNE 72kts!! Respect to the tug pilot in command of that combernation.
Thanks for this intriguing look into Mr Baynes Nick. I was aware of his involvement with the Flea and Scud glider but not all the other design work he did which showed he was a bright and capable fellow. A shame many early designs were let down by a lack of suitable light-weight engines.
The problem with this particular installation was the propeller speed. 3500 rpm is far too fast for any efficiency. A pair of Aeronca JAP engines as pushers would have been lighter and more efficient. Oh the noise!
I don't believe the free piston idea caught on very well. Alan Muntz and Co. took out the licence for the Pescara Gas Generator before WW2 but none where produced until 1952. It's neither fish nor fowl; an odd bird indeed.
@@AlbertRobinson-v3y Yes, the supercharged Carden Ford was a complicated lump of iron for the power it produced. A Rotax powered Bee would buzz along properly 🤣👍
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Thanks for the video... I love early obscure aircraft!
The second of the Scud 3s was fitted with a 350cc villiers engine by Bob Swinn at Dunstable Downs. It was taken to Wing airfield and Swinn got it briefly airborne but didn't
feel it would complete a circuit. My Father Colin Who at the time probably only weighed about 9 stone got it airborne and coaxed it very carefully around the circuit, aware that the 2 stroke was revving its heart out and getting close to ceasing. No further flying under power was attempted.
The engine was displayed at the Science museum as the smallest engine to have powered an aeroplane.
Thank you for posting this. Interesting that Dr Dewsbury managed to climb to 5000' on the first flight. I suspect the propeller on the post war model was inferior?
@@FlyingForFunTrecanair . The Scud was a good soaring aircraft in its day . A better prop and good soaring conditions I'd guess.
Fascinating. Many thanks. Rmb5*
Love these videos keep it up!
Thank you for some aviation history.
Very interesting stuff!
Wow! Mr. Baynes was quite the innovator! Thanks once again for the history tale, Nick!
My pleasure, as always ☺
As always brilliant, thank you for posting .
Unmissable as always Thanks
What an amazing and productive long life.. I'm imagining his reactions seeing his projects like the retractable self -launching sailplane unit and swing-wing aircraft become practical and successful. Wonderful video... Looking forward to every new one..Thank you!
Thank you, Baynes was certainly an imaginative innovator.
Fascinating aircraft, fascinating people ! It is a great treat to learn about sport aviation ( and more ! ) in the U.K during what we over here call "the Golden Age" of aviation. Thank you so much for your enjoyable and educational presentations, sir !
Thank you for watching, more on the way.
Thank you
Thanks for postimg about these almost forgotten pioneer designers...and their innivative concepts ....fascinating stuff 😊
More on the way!
@@FlyingForFunTrecanair thanks mdear 😁
Once again thank you for a very informative insight into a relatively obscure peice of aviation history
I had the privlige of helping to rig the only remaining airworthy Scud II at Dunstable in 2006. I was crewing at the junior national gliding compertition that was held at Dunstable that year. My pilot was away on task but I was sufering from withdrawl I "simply neede to rig a glider right now!" I sadly did not catch the name of the pilot who was flying it. But he was an elderly gentalmen he stated he was as old as the aircraft its self. I learn now it is part of the Shuttleworth collection.
There’ll be a bit more about Sir John Carden soon 👍
@FlyingForFunTrecanair look forward to it, have to admit as I flew relitively modern Gliders (1970s and 1980s). I found myself catching my breath when I read the plackard limits on the Scud II VNE 72kts!! Respect to the tug pilot in command of that combernation.
I like the Bee. With modern engines it could be a winner! Not sure about that narrow landing gear though ....
Thanks for this intriguing look into Mr Baynes Nick. I was aware of his involvement with the Flea and Scud glider but not all the other design work he did which showed he was a bright and capable fellow.
A shame many early designs were let down by a lack of suitable light-weight engines.
The problem with this particular installation was the propeller speed. 3500 rpm is far too fast for any efficiency. A pair of Aeronca JAP engines as pushers would have been lighter and more efficient. Oh the noise!
Wow, a real gem this video. Didn't know that the free piston idea caught on as seriosly in the UK.
I don't believe the free piston idea caught on very well. Alan Muntz and Co. took out the licence for the Pescara Gas Generator before WW2 but none where produced until 1952. It's neither fish nor fowl; an odd bird indeed.
A jazzed up Bee with a pair of Rotax 582 Blueheads would go like the designer intended.. The Fords were at best a lump, even w/ the blowers..
@@AlbertRobinson-v3y Yes, the supercharged Carden Ford was a complicated lump of iron for the power it produced. A Rotax powered Bee would buzz along properly 🤣👍
I guess he does...quite a lot of accomplishments
Blunt leading edge wings are a bane.
They seemed to work quite well for Mr Fokker?