WarpedWing
Well-Known Member
For several years on my travels back and forth between Fl & Md, I have passed this little jewel. It is located along route 301 in Port Royal Va. siting in front of an antiques store. The wife and I stopped on a day trip back through VA and I had a chance to inspect this "display" At one time, it was a flyable aircraft and is/was registered. However, upon inspection, I discovered that it was damaged in a landing accident. The right main gear was broken (by what seemed to be a bungee failure) and the left bottom firewall area was damaged. The owner of the shop had the plane donated by a friend that owned it after the accident. Hence, the beauty is now sitting on a pedestal to attract patrons to the antique store.
I have no idea what this thing is. The data plate is not visible through the side window. I can see engraving but it is illegible. I tried my best, but I can not make out what this thing is. I scoured the internet and could not find anything to match it. The closest I found was the Carlson Sparrow. However, the tail feathers do not match. It has a single flap running along the back of the wing which run from the ailerons across the fuselage.
I would love to identify this aircraft and find plans if available. I like low and slow! If anyone can identify this little bird It would be much appreciated.
I have no idea what this thing is. The data plate is not visible through the side window. I can see engraving but it is illegible. I tried my best, but I can not make out what this thing is. I scoured the internet and could not find anything to match it. The closest I found was the Carlson Sparrow. However, the tail feathers do not match. It has a single flap running along the back of the wing which run from the ailerons across the fuselage.
I would love to identify this aircraft and find plans if available. I like low and slow! If anyone can identify this little bird It would be much appreciated.