Topic: Canadian Chipmunk cn 22 wins Golden Rudder Award at Tocumwwal

[Rob Merrylees]

At its first showing since a lengthy restoration VH-MCC won the "Golden Rudder " award for the best presented Chipmunk at Tocumwal on 10/11 September 2011.



This aircraft is beleived to be the third oldest Chipmunk in the world.  Note the narrow top section of the early Canadian Canopy.



The owners are proud to display the maple leaf DH logo as this is the only flying Canadian produced chipmunk in Australia.



The front instrument panel featuring the original "Tiger Moth" style rev counter and panel mounted switches.



A concession to modernisation the aircraft features a Gipsy 10 accessory drive case, starter,  and slick magnetos  but retains the venturi for suction powered istruments.

 

[Rob Merrylees]

The proud owners of VH -MCC are Mark Fitzgerald, Troy Bates and Grant Coles.

[Bob]

Well deserved, well done

[Rob Merrylees]

Here are the proud owners accepting the GoldenRudder award



 and here Grant Coles is getting ready to go for a flight.

[Rob Merrylees]

Rear panel, all the essentials, simple and uncluttered .  Note the location of magneto switches as compared to the British version. Is it not a better location, in sight and readily accessible to both piolts rather than hidden down near the throttle as on the British version?