DH2 replica project.

23 December 2002, 02:03 PM

Anyone got any photos of the inside of the DH2 cockpit ? I would like to see instrument placement and type of controls. I know it had a wicker seat.
Thanks,
Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC

fltmech · 25 December 2002, 01:18 PM

A good place to start might be the SR1 Hornet biplane (Vintage Ultralights). You and Robert Baslee should be able to work a light weight pod. The pilots postion and engine could be adjusted for weight and balance. Sorry I don't have any cocpit details for the DH2. Maybe and interesting project
Fltmech AKA pfalz2

26 December 2002, 10:44 PM

That does look like you might could use it as a base.
Thanks for the help. Now find me a photo of a DH2 cockpit.
Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC

Rob_Owens · 27 December 2002, 05:20 AM

Leftenant Rudder, Highly recommend Windsock Datafile 48, Airco DH2, which I believe should be available at wingswithwires.com. It has photos/drawings of cockpit, bare nacelle, and beautiful Ian Stair drawings of the complete kite. Hope this helps. Check Six! Rob

Roundel · 27 December 2002, 05:59 PM

In some ways, deHavilland returned to the DH2 configuration three decades later with the Vampire: pod-like fuselage (made of wood!), engine behind the pilot, and the tail mounted on booms.

chip55 · 27 December 2002, 07:49 PM

Hello
This is all I got, It don't show much though

From: Profile Publications #91 The Dehavilland D.H.2 by J.M. Bruce

Be well
chip55

27 December 2002, 11:07 PM

Thanks for information. I just got a Windsock Datafile that shows most of what I need. I still don't have a photo of the control stick.
Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC

30 December 2002, 03:38 PM

I found what I believe is a bad photo showing the control stick. It is a curved affair the is mounted at the elevator horn tube in front of the pilots knees. It goes straight up and then curves back toward pilot, then makes a 90% turn upward to the single handed grip with a Coupe' button on top.
Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC
GWAA