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Dave_Watts · 16 May 2004, 11:42 PM

Hi all,

I saw under the Replica Aircraft heading a thread on the Pfalz D.IIIa, and how someone wanted plans. I know there have been some heated discussions on the subject of the copying of plans.

What is the "rule" when the person who drew up the plans is dead?

In my case I have a set of plans from Fred Hennel. He made a set of plans for a Pfalz D.IIIa as he built a full scale replica. I was one of the early guys to sign on with purchasing his plans and each installment came marked "Nr.5" and signed by Fred. As I recall he was doing this work with a relative that had worked in the Pfalz factory and was involved with building D.IIIa's. Fred finally completed the plane and died in an accident while flying it.

I have this substantial group of drawings Fred made, but what is the rule concerning making copies of the plans since he's been dead for probably ten years, or possibly longer, it's been a while. Or do I simply sell the original set and all is well?

Thanks for the help.

Best,
Dave W.

16 May 2004, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave_Watts Forum Ace Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Indy, Home of the 500 race Posts: 776	Hi all, I saw under the Replica Aircraft heading a thread on the Pfalz D.IIIa, and how someone wanted plans. I know there have been some heated discussions on the subject of the copying of plans. What is the "rule" when the person who drew up the plans is dead? In my case I have a set of plans from Fred Hennel. He made a set of plans for a Pfalz D.IIIa as he built a full scale replica. I was one of the early guys to sign on with purchasing his plans and each installment came marked "Nr.5" and signed by Fred. As I recall he was doing this work with a relative that had worked in the Pfalz factory and was involved with building D.IIIa's. Fred finally completed the plane and died in an accident while flying it. I have this substantial group of drawings Fred made, but what is the rule concerning making copies of the plans since he's been dead for probably ten years, or possibly longer, it's been a while. Or do I simply sell the original set and all is well? Thanks for the help. Best, Dave W.