The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

[Moses03]

Unless Wout knows this one, might be time to reveal!

 

[cthornburg]

Arnason JFP-2s-8 registration TF-JFP of Iceland.

Open House

Chris

 

[Moses03]

Iceland is a first. (Off to see what Greenland has...)

 

[Ferry_vO]

We've had the Global 3 (TF-VKA) from Iceland before.

Any more info on the Arnason, like what type of propulsion it has? I see a NACA duct in the fuselage, but no prop or jet exhaust.

 

[Moses03]

We've had the Global 3 (TF-VKA) from Iceland before.

I stand corrected. Don't remember that one at all.

 

[wout]

Did not recognize the JFP-2 from Iceland. Chris gave her a paint job and removed her from the ceiling of the museum. Hence.......
Am also interested in what powerplant was fitted/intended

 

[cthornburg]

Yes I had a tough time removing her from the ceiling. Anyway just thought it would bring up more info. Since I didn't find much.

Chris

 

[srgalahad]

I found a news item from 1996 (in Icelandic). Unfortunately, Google Translate choked on what appears to be the "critical" information which adds to the mystery.

"FLIGHT DAY was held kalsaveðri at Reykjavik on Saturday in cooperation Aviation Association of Iceland and the Civil Aviation Authority. Were offered various entertainment presence, such as aerobatics, gliding, microlight flying, svifflugtog, flyer, and skydiving. Kristján Árnason aircraft engineer JVM Arnason JFP 2S-8 that has been under construction since 1987. The idea was Christian, however, 20 years ago and he now works for the preparation to be able to have it on the air soon. Before it becomes a reality needs to set some equipment of the machine but the innovation of its design to replace the traditional engine uses Christian háþrýstiviftur to propel it forward. It appears that it is available engines. This will be one flight The engine of its kind in the world he says."

http://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/grein/266360/

Ion propulsion? Volcanic eruption? Thor's lightning?

this picture shows a rather large hole inside the NACA duct.
http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/...Icelandic_Aviation_Museum/TF_JFP_JFP-2s-8.htm

 

[Dev One]

háþrýstiviftur I found that its a ducted fan by getting Winword to translate from Danish. There is a website showing the commercial unit http://www.viftur.is/viftur/idnadarviftur/hathrystiviftur/

My guess is that its possible that its a blown flap arrangement.

Glad to see you back home OK Robert
Keith

 

[wout]

From all the info collected sofar on the Icelandic mystery (or the lack of info?) it is clear to me that the first SOH member making a trip to Iceland, is now officially obliged to go on a fact-finding mission to the museum to satisfy the SOH`s need to unearth all about the JFP-2S-8.
Have a nice trip

 

[srgalahad]

Sorry Walter, but just having returned from your corner of the world (almost made it to Lelystad) I have no budget for even a cheap Icelandic Airways flight and am not willing to swim, but I'd love the opportunity to visit Iceland. As an alternative I dug a bit more and, perhaps not surprisingly, the aforementioned Global 3 was also drawn by the pen of the same Mr Arnason.
http://all-aero.com/index.php/44-planes-a-b-c/14077-arnason-global-3

I guess we should get 'back to the business at hand'...

 

[Moses03]

Where did me tail go?

 

[srgalahad]

While there is an apparent similarity, ("Many Manx have a small stub of a tail, but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless; this is the most distinguishing characteristic of the breed...") this critter did not originate on an island known for it's motorcycle race. It is, however, seen at a locale known for many early aviation pioneers.

 

[lefty]

Hi Rob
We're in the murky depths of early French aviation here - this is by René Arnoux, and is either the Stablavion or Stabloplane, whichever source you consult. What bugs me is that this is supposed to be a pusher model, but I cannot discern a propeller at either end of this wretched machine !

 

[Moses03]

She's a tractor Mike. Handled like a wet pig for one short flight I believe.

 

[lefty]

. Handled like a wet pig

Most of the pigs of my acquaintance fly quite beautifully ( see avatar........)

 

[srgalahad]

Most of the pigs of my acquaintance fly quite beautifully ( see avatar........)

I'm not sure... it looks more like an attempt at a hover, not true flight. I am sure about the Arnoux, and the naming options as I was prepared for either 'nomen'. It does appear that the "-avion" was unpowered while the "-plane" was fitted with a 'moteur propulsif",
http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/arnoux.html

Arnoux was quite taken with the tail-less concept, making several. While none found glory, they began a trip down a road that eventually led to the B-2 so I suppose he deserves some recognition.
I picked up a fine bottle of Calvados while in France , so here's a wee glass for you

 

[lefty]

Thanks Rob - a wee Calva is always welcome, although I have to say we have been celebrating the Boss's birthday with a fairly moist lunch in St Andrews. The restaurant specializes in designer gins........hic. (we took the bus)

Here's a conventional-looking machine which may not be so familiar - get in quick or Wout will be all over it !

 

[pomme homme]

Something tells me that it's Italian ........? (the question mark indicates my degree of confidence).

 

[Ferry_vO]

From all the info collected sofar on the Icelandic mystery (or the lack of info?) it is clear to me that the first SOH member making a trip to Iceland, is now officially obliged to go on a fact-finding mission to the museum to satisfy the SOH`s need to unearth all about the JFP-2S-8.
Have a nice trip

We had plans to go this year, unfortunately it is somewhat expensive at the moment. Texel should be nice too, and there's a small aviation museum as well. ;-)