The “Flying Fish” of 1858, designed by Camille Vert shown here during the presentation of the machine in 1859 at the Palais de l’Industrie in Paris.
A description of the airship was “Two propellers are placed under the balloon, at the extremity of a horizontal axis and the vertical plane passing through the length of the device, that is to say one at the front, the other at the back, and united by a steam engine at the center of the nacelle, are used to direct the Flying Fish. Tractive effort is directed onto the frame solidly fixed around the aerostat.”
Demonstrated in the presence of the French emperor Napoleon III, the airship, which had an ingenious parachute system for the safety of its passengers, functioned satisfactory as it turned at will in all directions when in the air. The inventor, after being praised by His Majesty, was authorized to make a public exhibition in the Palace of Industry.
A variation on the VG 30 theme, the VG 33 actually attained production status, and although successive production orders for this type placed with the Chantiers Aero-Maritimes de la Seine on behalf of the Armee de l’Air raised contracts into four figures by the time of France’s collapse during WW2, only 19 actually rolled off the line.
The Verner Scarlett 9S radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the 165hp 9 cylinder was priced at £24,980.00.
Scarlett 9S Displacement: 6094 cc / 372 cubic inch Pistons: 9 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 220 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
Cycle: 4 stroke No cylinders: 2 opposed Bore: 94 mm Stroke: 100 mm Compression: 8.9 Displacement: 1387 cc Cooling: air/oil Ignition: DCDI Reduction: Toothed belt 2.06/1 Weight: 70 kg Max pwr: 80 hp at 5000 rpm Fuel consumption: 7.6 lt/hr at 3500 rpm Price 1998: 52 700 Fttc
The Verner Scarlett 7U radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the 124hp 7 cylinder Scarlett 7U was priced at £13,990.00.
Scarlett 7H Pistons: 7 Power: 80hp
Scarlett 7U Displacement: 4740 cc / 290 cubic inch Pistons: 7 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Maximum power: 124 BHP (91 kW) @ 2300 RPM Max. continuous power: 103 BHP (75kW) @ 2000 RPM Torque: 390 Nm @ 2200 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 83KG Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 220 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
The Verner Scarlett 5SI radial GA aircraft engine is a simple engine, the cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the Scarlett 5SI was priced at £11,370.00.
Scarlett 5VW
As at 2017 the Scarlett 5VW was priced at £7,225.00.
Scarlett mini 5
Scarlett mini 5 Pistons: 5 Power: 37hp
Scarlett 5SI Displacement: 3390 cc / 207 cubic inch Pistons: 5 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 102 mm Compression ratio: 1:7,8 Maximum power: 83 BHP (61kW) @ 2200 RPM Max. continuous power: 78 BHP (57kW) @ 1900 RPM Torque: 296Nm @ 1900 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 69kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/200 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: 2 + 1 jets, IMF ECU/ weber carb Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 200 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 1000 hours Batteries: 12V 24Ah
Scarlett 5VW Displacement: 2725 cc / 166 cubic inch Pistons: 5 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 82 mm Compression ratio: 1:8,2 Maximum power: 60 BHP (44kW) @ 2300 RPM Max. continuous power: 45 BHP (33kW) @ 2000 RPM Torque: 181Nm @ 2200 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 54kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/180 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: Walbro carburetor Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 170 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 600 hours Batteries: 12V 18Ah
The Verner Scarlett 3VW radial GA aircraft engine cylinders and pistons are supplied by VW and the heads by Honda, so spares are available world wide. The engines are all made to order, but delivery is set at a maximum of 3 months from order.
The engines are designed to run on mogas, use 20W60 motor oil and the filters are standard W712/22.
As at 2017 the Scarlett 3VW was priced at £5,620.00.
Scarlett mini 3 Cylinders: 3 Power, 25hp
Scarlett 3VW Displacement: 1635 cc / 100 cubic inch Pistons: 3 Cooled by: air Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 82 mm Compression ratio: 1:8,2 Maximum power: 42 BHP (31kW) @ 2500 RPM Max. continuous power: 34 BHP (25kW) @ 2200 RPM Torque: 123Nm @ 2100 RPM Propeller rotation: CCW, viewed from the front (tractor prop) Complete dry weight: 39kg Spark plugs: Brisk DR14YC-SUPER, Denso Q20PR-U Electric starter: 12 V/1000 W Alternator: 12 V/180 W Lubrication: Total 20W60, Aeroshell oil 15W50 Fuel: motor petrol, octane number 95 EFI, carburetor: Walbro, weber carburetor Reduction drive: none Propeller hub: 101,6 x 6 x 13 holes – M8 Max propeller: 160 cm Installation: back Recommended TBO: 600 hours Batteries: 12V 18Ah
The 1929 Vermont Air Transport Co Gull Wing was constructed at Harrison NJ. The four place Gull Wing featured two side-by-side cockpits. Wide-chord, birdlike wings permitted landings in 300-400′.
The one built NX6929, planned for entry in the Guggenheim competition, but was damaged beyond repair in a rough-field landing at St Albans VT.
Built in 1931 the biplane three place open cockpit B-1 N783Y c/n 1 was likely a modified Curtiss JN-4 used for barnstorming rides locally. Power was a 90hp Curtiss OX-5.
