Italian Hanriot HD1

FrenchFlyer · 29 January 2006, 07:00 PM

Good morning everybody, I am new to this forum but was looking for your help and wish to launch a discussion.

I am searching technical material, photos, drawings, maintenance and factory plans for the Hanriot HD1.
This a project to restaure an original HD1 of Italian construction. That specific aicraft is located in Ecuador and have a fantastic history: it is assumed to be an Italian military surplus, was brought in the country by Italian pilots and mechanics in early 1920 with the intention to establish a mail line. Eventually the enterprised failed but a daily newspaper "El Telegrafo" bought it and contracted the team for its promotion. On its second attempt, on November 4th 1920 his pilot Elia Liut succeded to link Guayaquil (his home base) with Cuenca; up at 8,300 ft surounded by 12+K feet mountains. Quite an achievement with 110hp. In the following days, Liut and his pilot partner continued to Quito and as far a Tulcan in Colombia. In Ecuador it is considered to be the first aerial crossing of the Andes mountains.
There is much more to write about that aircraft and maybe I shall do that in the future.

Anyway coming back to nowodays, the aircraft is now kept within the Air Force museum, quite complete but not in best shape. Engine has been changed with a Clerget, cowling is gone, all landing gear is missing and both fuselage and wings have obvious signs of internal failure. The staff and military officers in charge are not really prepared to tackle the job yet. This is why it is my intention to prepare as much documentation before touching it.
Thus I am looking after any technical material, contacts and lead that could help to prepare us.

In advnace, thank you all.

baldeagle · 29 January 2006, 07:15 PM

Take a look at http://www.ww1aeroplanesinc.org/docs...als%20list.htm , and scroll down to Hanriot HD-1.

brinesharks · 30 January 2006, 12:04 AM

Replicraft also offer drawings. I have not seen the HD1 drawings but I have bought the Triplane and SE5a drawings and they are very good. Try:

http://www.replicraft.us.fm/pricelist.html

Great to hear such an interesting machine will be preserved

FlyingRazor · 30 January 2006, 08:44 AM

I just made a 1/4 scale HD-1 from Keiger plans which are detailed, although, no dimensions. You can see some construction and completed photos at my site www.flygtm.com... (look under kits)

Also, Dick Bennett is building a full scale replica now. I believe his fuselage should be framed up. He is a member of GWAA which their website is
http://www.gwaero.org/homeframeset.html

Good luck - Glenn

gipsymoth236k · 3 February 2006, 11:19 AM

I now have Jim Kiger's of REPLICRAFT set of Hanriot HD.1 plans, as well as his absolutely INCREDIBLE 1/5 true-scale HD.1 model that he made from original factory drawings and pieces of the ORIGINAL wood of the restored Hanriot that is in the RAF Museum! Attached are a couple of pictures of this amazing model. Let me know if anyone is interested in more/better pictures.

Best Regards, Gary

Taz · 3 February 2006, 11:27 AM

Gary- More photos would be appreciated. Beautiful model.

Taz
Terry Phillips

gipsymoth236k · 3 February 2006, 11:33 AM

Hi Taz,

Here is my web address for direct contact info with me:

www.gipsymoth.com

I can forward you excellent pics without the size limitation here.

Thanks, Gary

Nieuport pilot · 4 February 2006, 05:27 AM

I am the one building a Hd.1 in Ohio. I am in the early stages and mostly making parts. I Should have the fuse on the gear by early summer. I have the Macchi drawings, 150 pages for this aircraft. We need to talk. You can contact me a 440-298-9735.
Rick Bennett

jumpinjan · 4 February 2006, 05:48 AM

Welcome Rick. Its great to see you aboard the forum. Rick is a fantastic replica builder, and creates the GWAA newsletters & web site. Rick is a good friend and has unbelievable building skills, he is a great asset to the replica builders.

Dario_Silva · 20 February 2006, 03:42 AM

Photos "Telegrafo I"

Dario