Planes of Fame Val

[A2C]

Pinecastle AAF wrote:

I have always been very interested in Vals in general and this aircraft in particular. I just hope I get to see it in person someday.

On a side note wouldn't the Val be one of the easier aircraft to reproduce from scratch as opposed to an Oscar, for example? What round motor would make the most sense as far as a replacement for the original?

Also I wonder from a handling standpoint if the Val was considered a forgiving aircraft to fly or if it had any nasty habits?

Agree totally. Probably be about like restoring a Yale.

As for flying, it would have good characteristics since it has a low wing loading and an eliptical wing. Probably could use an R-1830 or R-2600.

[Steve Nelson]

I believe when Diemert originally "restored" the Val, he used a Harvard tail, and a B-25 R-2600 QEC.

SN

[bdk]

DID YOU GET MORE PICS OF OTHER STUFF????????? Those parts on the cart infront of the tarp are N3N parts. I see a vertical and a horizontal and part of the cowling

That's just old duster stuff... The fuselage has a bunch of intergranular corrosion that needs to be fixed.

[Lynn Allen]

well yea i got other pictures of the place but only had time to upload those 2 yesterday.. might have to wait till tomorrow when i get home to get the rest... ill post them in my original post about my cali trip. i also have to get some pics off my iphone as well. i have some decent shots for you guys and gals out there.

A side question, where was the Prowler going Friday out of KFTW??

Thanks,

Lynn

[JBrawner]

dont know where the prowler was going.. i was already in long beach friday.