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HISTORIC A/C 22
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Warbirds and ‘TASC Vintage’
So how did this piece of editorial come about? This connection to vintage aircraft and in particular ‘Warbirds ’ has been, to me, somewhat part of life. I grew up around a Warbird hunter by the name of Jim Pearce. He found, recovered, and researched over 60 WWII aircraft crashed in Northern Siberia. Most of which were untouched, even unseen, for 50+ years. He wondered through the Eastern Front wilderness of Russia himself and brought most of them back via the UK. They were then assessed, identified, and delivered on to museums and private collections around the world.
A number of these aircraft are now on premiere public display or even flying! That man was my grandfather. And from as young as I can remember, that was my aviation ‘ norm ’ . Since then and many aircraft later (including two squadrons of Hurricanes), I find myself ‘dabbling ’ in Warbirds still today. This time working with two great friends; Richard Grace and Andy Durston.
After several years talking about it we finally knocked ourselves into a team of three and formed ‘TASC Vintage ’ . A company specialising in vintage aircraft, with a heavy focus on the specialist area of Warbirds. Each of us have a passion for these aircraft.
So for the next few issues we would like to share a selection of interesting aircraft we ’ re associated with. The first of which takes flight in the infamous, perhaps menacing shape of an ME109!
Next month, if all goes to plan, we ’ll be unveiling the 109’ s counterpart (ok – so that’ s an easy guess!). But it’ s not just any one; this is a very special one indeed and is currently off the radar… so tune in to the next issue for more!
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Background
The HA-1112 type first took flight from Seville in Spain on 2nd March 1945 as a licence-built Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2, but production struggled due to a lack of supplies from Germany. In May 1951, an armed version nicknamed the ‘Tripala ’ (after it’ s three bladed prop) went into service with the Spanish forces powered by its Hispano engine. In 1954 the ‘Buchon ’ (meaning a male dove) was born following the addition of a roaring Merlin engine and Rotol propeller.
The Bouchon carried two 22 mm cannons and two eight-packs of 80 mm rockets and remained in active service until December 1965.
The Buchon carries a striking resemblance to the infamous Messerschmitt 109 from which it was conceived, making it a very popular aircraft on the display circuit (worldwide). This particular Buchon also claims its film star status having starred in the critically acclaimed film ‘the Battle of Britain ’!
Livery
JG52 September 1941 “White 9” . This was the scheme of Luftwaffe Ace UFFZ Edmund “Paule ” Roβmann, one of the most respected leaders in JG52. ‘Paule ’ flew in the Battle of Britain before transferring to Russia. In July 1943 he landed behind enemy lines in an attempt to rescue a fellow pilot but was captured. By the end of the war he had scored 93 victories and had been awarded the Knight’ s Cross.
History
Built in Tablada, Seville, in Spain in 1958, S/N 145 served with the Spanish Air Force until 1965 (reg C4K-105). In 1968, this aircraft flew in the famous movie ‘the Battle of Britain ’ . After filming it was sold to a well known collector in the USA and went into storage. In 2015 it finally resurfaced and was sold and shipped to the UK and restored by Air Leasing Ltd. The first flight following restoration took place in June 2018.
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Yes you can fly one! Yes you can buy one!
Ultimate Warbird Flights, offer flight experiences in their two-seat example. You can genuinely go play ‘tail chase ’ with a Spitfire or Mustang for the ultimate warbird experience.
For more info on flying experiences contact: www.warbirdflights.com For more info on owning one, contact: www.TASCVintage.co.uk
Type: HA-1112 (ME109) Wingspan: 9.92 m MGW: 3,330 kg Powerplant: 1,600 hp VNE: 413 mph Cruise speed: 250 mph Service ceiling: 33,465 ft More info: www.TASCVintage.co.uk
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TAE Aerospace acquires Honeywell’s TPE331 Engine Rental Bank
A recent announcement of the acquisition of Honeywell Aerospace’s TPE331 Engine Rental Bank confirms that TAE Aerospace now has the world’s largest TPE331 engine lease pool. This reinforces our position as the industry’s leading MRO provider for the TPE331 engine, globally.
21 Honeywell TPE331 rental engine variants from -5 to -14 have been added to TAE Aerospace’s existing rental engines pool, with engines leased out of TAE Aerospace facilities. As part of this acquisition, existing Honeywell customers will continue to receive their TPE331 rental engines under the terms of their current Maintenance Service Plan (MSP) agreements. TAE Aerospace is already the first choice MRO provider for TPE331 operators in Europe, North and South America, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific.
Our established TPE331 customer base will also benefit from the acquisition with even faster turn-times and the high-quality engine performance and value they are accustomed to. Effective immediately, existing Honeywell rental engine customers can contact TAE Aerospace through their regional sales manager.
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RAISBECK: TAKING THE 200 SERIES KING AIR TO EXTRAORDINARY LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Raisbeck Engineering has been designing and certifying performance enhancement systems for the Beechcraft King Air family since 1982. The company’s legacy of engineering expertise, innovation and customer support has built a solid reputation for enhancing the performance and utility of the world’s most popular business turboprop.
No matter which 200 Series King Air model you operate, Raisbeck’s EPIC PERFORMANCE PACKAGE is the most cost-e ective solution for operators who seek improved performance, increased payload and operational exibility out of shorter runways and hot-high scenarios.
Engineered and certi ed as a bundle, Raisbeck’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers, Ram Air Recovery System, Enhanced Performance Leading Edges, Dual Aft Body Strakes and High Flotation Gear Doors (for HFG-equipped aircraft) o er operators improved performance gains and value. In fact, every new 250 is factory-equipped with the Ram Air Recovery System!
Moreover, all Raisbeck Performance Systems and EPIC Packages are fully compatible with all leading aftermarket modi cations including engine upgrades and digital ight displays.
The 200 Series EPIC Performance Package will truly transform your aircraft with shorter takeo , higher climb rates, higher cruise altitudes, increased cruise speeds and range, shorter landing distances, and a quieter, smoother ride for pilots and passengers.
The following FAA-certi ed table shows the across-the-board performance improvements for 200 series King Airs with PT6A-52 engines equipped with Raisbeck’s EPIC Platinum Performance Package:
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Raisbeck’s SWEPT BLADE TURBOFAN PROPELLERS (SBTP) are available in 96-inch Composite 5-Blade and Aluminum 4-Blade con gurations for more thrust while reducing noise and vibration providing dramatic improvements in takeo and landing performance along with 30% noise reduction throughout the aircraft and much more.
Factory installed on 250 models, the RAM AIR RECOVERY SYSTEM (RARS) increases climb and cruise performance in both normal and anti-ice modes, boosting horsepower by 8% at altitude and lowering engine ITTs by up to 18ºC at equal torque. RARS is deployable in all operations of ight, protecting your engines against FOD.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE LEADING EDGES (EPLE) replace the factory’s inboard wing with a drag-reducing airfoil that increases cruise speeds and range, lowers stall speeds for gentler handling, and extends outboard wing fatigue life.
DUAL AFT BODY STRAKES (DABS) improve directional stability, enhancing passenger comfort and pilot control while reducing drag for improved climb and cruise performance.
For King Airs equipped with high oat gear, HIGH FLOTATION GEAR DOORS (HFGD) restore climb and cruise performance of standard-gear King Airs, increase cruise speed 4-10 knots, and keep wheel wells, tires and brakes clean and dry while preventing ice build-up in ight.
Optional CROWN WING LOCKERS (CWLS) add 17 cubic feet of external cargo storage capable of carrying up to 600 pounds total cargo including skis, shing rods and golf bags along with luggage.
Takeo
(Flaps Up, 12,500 lbs, SL/ISA)
EPIC Platinum B200GT Factory B200GT Improvements
Distance Over 50 ft
2,210 ft 3,300 ft 1,090 ft less runway Part 25 Balanced Field Length (BFL) 3,990 ft Not Certi ed Airline Safety Standards Accelerate-Stop Distance 3,250 ft 3,380 ft 130 ft less runway Accelerate-Go Distance 3,450 ft 6,370 ft 2,920 ft less runway Climb (12,500 lbs, SL/ISA) Two Engine Rate-of-Climb 2,510 ft/min 2,420 ft/min 90 ft/min more Time-to-Climb to 28,000 ft 14 minutes 16 minutes 2 minutes quicker Time-to-Climb to 33,000 ft 18 minutes 22 minutes 4 minutes quicker Cruise (11,000 lbs, ISA) Max. Cruise Speed, 28,000 ft 318 ktas 307 ktas 11 knots faster Max. Cruise Speed, 33,000 ft 307 ktas 296 ktas 11 knots faster Max. Cruise Prop RPM 1,600 - 1,800 1,700 - 1,800 Quieter cockpit & cabin Landing (Flaps Down, 11,000 lbs, SL/ISA) Approach Speed (VREF) 90 kts 99 kts 9 kts slower approach Landing Distance Over 50 ft (without prop reverse) 1,810 ft 2,500 ft 690 ft less runway
96˝ Raisbeck/ Hartzell Swept 4-Blade 93˝ Hartzell/ Beech 4-Blade • Exceptional performance • Stunning ramp presence
REQUIRED EPIC SYSTEMS
Dual Aft Body Strakes High Flotation Gear Doors
