Stearman with unusual cowl / nose ( with direct links added

[Michel Lemieux]

Got this from the Swiss Fly-In thread.

Definitively gives it a different looks.

The photobucket album is just superb......


http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/summerfeeling70/?start=all

http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/summerfeeling70/?action=view&current=IMG_1934.jpg


http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/summerfeeling70/?action=view&current=IMG_1966.jpg


http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/summerfeeling70/?action=view&current=IMG_2000.jpg

[Avro Biplane]

Hi Michel,

The Swiss Stearman is converted to take a P&W R-985 engine (450 hp x 9 cylinders) and constant speed prop; larger and heavier installation than the original W-670 Continental (220 hp x 7 cylinders). This is a common conversion for dusters, air show work etc.

This engine installation requires shorter mounts, oil cooler etc and changes the front end of the Stearman somewhat.

Howard

[bdk]

I'm sure performance would be "lackluster" at 5600' field elevation with the 220 Continental, especially in mountainous terrain. I wonder if they do much winter flying? Brrrrr.....

[Michel Lemieux]

I have seen a few instalation with the PW R985 before.

But I had never seen such a custom cowl job before.

Gives it a very different style.

Michel