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[Gatrasz]

That could either be correct (in which case the plane probably never flew), or just a typo (no other sources of an Aviatik D.VIII seem to be available to me).

+1. Both planes look much the same to me.

Here comes another guest :

[DHumphrey]

I believe it's the: The Focke-Wulf Fw 191

It was a prototype German bomber of World War II, as the Focke-Wulf firm's entry for the Bomber B advanced medium bomber design competition. Two versions were intended to be produced, a twin-engine version using the Junkers Jumo 222 engine and a four-engine variant which was to have used the smaller Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. The project was eventually abandoned due to technical difficulties with the engines.



The aircraft had an internal bomb bay. In addition, bombs or torpedoes could be carried on external racks between the fuselage and the engine nacelles. The design was to have had a maximum speed of 600 km/h (370 mph), a bomb load of 4,000 kg (8,820 lb), and a range allowing it to bomb any target in Britain from bases in France and Norway.

[Gatrasz]

I believe it's the: The Focke-Wulf Fw 191 

Absolutely ! I now wonder if this kind of abandoned project could have an influence on the development of upcoming projects from various aircraft designers, despite the fact that they did not reach the status of series-built machines. It's always a great temptation to say that "if this plane was built, maybe she would have been..." ; on the other hand, the failure of this project may have been the inspiration to another one, with better success. Even if it's cool to have rare birds to play in the game, most of them could have been dead ends in the real life for many reasons, including bad timing, and many WW2 famous and successful machines were in fact quickly outdated.

Your turn...

[DHumphrey]

Thanks Gatrasz

Ok All, here is my next submission. 

[mexchiwa]

(We've already had this one, same picture, even. 245. You may want to post something else...)

[DHumphrey]

Kool … I'll find another

[DHumphrey]

Ok, here you go. 

[Fresco23]

Joe Spencer's Legal Eagle Ultralight named Putt Putt. The image is reversed.

It is powered by a VW engine!

[DHumphrey]

Well done Fresco

The name Legal Eagle came about when the plane weighed in at 10 lbs less than the 254 lbs weight limit for the U.S. - thus "this Eagle is legal became the "LEGAL EAGLE." The plane is powered by a "better half" VW engine. The plane cruises along at 53 mph, stalls at 19, and according to Leonard is "real responsive and a pleasure to fly." All of the control systems are located outside the fuselage and the wings are completely sealed to prevent "those creepy crawly things" from getting in. The whole idea of this plane is to be economical - you can afford it if you want to do the work.



Your turn Fresco

[P51vsFw190]

I’m currently saving up to buy one. The best thing about living in the US is that you dont need a license to fly an ultralight.

[SAS~Storebror]

you dont need a license to fly an ultralight

Seriously?
I have been considering a PPL some time ago.
What made me drop that idea was the time it takes to really enjoy such kind of hobby.
And I'm not keen to get a divorce suit filed against me.
Even though it would really be tempting to waste a few bucks on an old warbird to die in.


Mike

[P51vsFw190]

Mike, I do need to remind you that regulation of ultralight aircraft in the United States is covered by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14 (Federal Aviation Regulations), Part 103, or 14 CFR Part 103, which defines an "ultralight" as a vehicle that:

has only one seat

Is used only for recreational or sport flying

Does not have a U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate

If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds

If powered:
Weighs less than 254 pounds (115 kg) empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices

Has a maximum fuel capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 L)

Has a top speed of 55 knots (102 km/h; 63 mph) calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight

And

Has a power-off stall speed of 24 knots (45 km/h; 28 mph) calibrated airspeed or less

In Europe, the sporting (FAI) definition limits the maximum take-off weight to 450 kg (992 lb) (472.5 kg (1,042 lb) if a ballistic parachute is installed) and a maximum stalling speed of 65 km/h (40 mph).

You would have to check the specifics for your country to ensure legal operational limits.


James