Following similar conversions of Taylorcraft TG-6 aircraft in America, the British Taylorcraft Aeroplanes company converted an Auster lll into the model 'H' glider. Sources differ here - it seems that a Taylorcraft model D fuselage was converted - maybe then fitted with Mk III wings c/w flaps ?.
This was intended for instructional duties at Army gliding schools as a primary trainer.
Whereas previous British training gliders had been specifically designed and built for the job, the model 'H' was an example of a converted powered light aircraft.
This was achieved by replacing the engine and cowl with a lengthened front containing a seat and controls etc. for a pupil pilot.
A slightly larger fin was fitted and the undercarriage shortened.
The prototype was first flown in July 1943. Although it was painted in trainer glider colours and with a 'P' on the fuselage, no other marking were evident.
There are no reliable records of any production quantities being built.
This aircraft is released as Freeware.
Copyright (C) David Molyneaux 2011. All rights reserved.
Uploaded in the Auster austerity drive by zswobbie1.
This was intended for instructional duties at Army gliding schools as a primary trainer.
Whereas previous British training gliders had been specifically designed and built for the job, the model 'H' was an example of a converted powered light aircraft.
This was achieved by replacing the engine and cowl with a lengthened front containing a seat and controls etc. for a pupil pilot.
A slightly larger fin was fitted and the undercarriage shortened.
The prototype was first flown in July 1943. Although it was painted in trainer glider colours and with a 'P' on the fuselage, no other marking were evident.
There are no reliable records of any production quantities being built.
This aircraft is released as Freeware.
Copyright (C) David Molyneaux 2011. All rights reserved.
Uploaded in the Auster austerity drive by zswobbie1.
