We are in Kingsbury Texas. You can just Google "Pioneer Flight Museum Kingsbury Texas" to get lots more information including the latest work being done by the volunteers.
Where are you from? Can I go there to see the plane for myself? I'm a young pilot and I grew up watching movies about aviation. When I saw the Fokker DR1... I knew what the real love is.
I once got the hell scared out of me when a buddy & I encountered a Dr.1 replica in Von Richtoffen's colors and markings. Thought Rod Serling was messing w/ me from the Great Beyond...
The real rotary sure is awesome, but using a radial in a beautiful replica like this would be understandable, since rotaries are rare, and a modern radial lasts so much longer between overhauls.
Bravo. Actually knowing how to fly is of little help with these early machines as there are so many quirks unknown by today's airmen. The rotary engine causes pitch up or down in turns and the ailerons have minimal effect. A 4-aileron ship like a Sopwith Pup has some roll ability. The DR1 has nothing but drag and with an engine out it must glide like a brick. There were no runways back then, just a wide open field so all takeoffs and landings were done into the wind regardless of intent.
Is there any historical accuracy to the fabric and trim scheme or were you just having fun with the paint can?! I found snapshots of this plane online and built a rubber powered free flight model that copied this paint scheme. I think it's beautiful!
My personal hero is Werner Voss. The blue collar man who out flew the blue bloods! Seeing your colors and cowling really made my day!!! GREAT choice!
It's nice to see the Dr.1 Fokker fly, even if it's a replica. The design was practical, even though it wasn't very safe. Kudos to the pilot, I wouldn't step into the cockpit! Crazy flying!
@TheBluemax43 Well, we all dream of what it would be like to have real machine guns on the triplane. Unfortunately it would be a serious federal crime to do that, so we stay in the dream mode!
Yes, it makes a big difference in the appearance, sound, performance, etc. with a real Le Rhône rotary (an 80 h.p. 9C in this case) fitted as opposed to a Warner or Continental radial.
the gun's firing is controlled by a timing mechanism driven by the engine. Such that projectiles are always timed between propblades. The earliest solution was actually steel plates on the back of the blade but that is not satisfactory in the long run for obvius reasons.
I had heard the Le Rhones, Gnomes, Oberursels, and Clergets could all cause certain unpleasant.... side effects.... to the pilot if he had the nasty mist go in his mouth!!
@vintagepropnut Yes but it should be a LeRhone (Oberursel was a poor copy after all and Voss's machine was fitted with a LeRhone) 9j of 110 H.P. So I'll take that 9C off your hands for my Nie 11.
@vintagepropnut And I'll just bet that after prolonged exposure to that castor oil mist, the pilot will probably be heading for the nearest bathroom post haste, correct? Very impressive flight and landing; the Baron would be proud.
Smoke is difficult from an authentic rotary engine as it has no exhaust manifold or electrical system. On the other hand, we have a partially built propane machine gun which we hope to put in some day.
We are in Kingsbury Texas. You can just Google "Pioneer Flight Museum Kingsbury Texas" to get lots more information including the latest work being done by the volunteers.
vintagepropnut 2 months ago
Where are you from? Can I go there to see the plane for myself? I'm a young pilot and I grew up watching movies about aviation. When I saw the Fokker DR1... I knew what the real love is.
Sebastianppa 2 months ago
Better watch out, Snoopy!
eoppen 3 months ago
This is Werner` Aircraft il like very much the Escadrile1 Richthofen:d
tibisist 5 months ago
Dont fuck with Germany...
ReddoFreddo 5 months ago
I once got the hell scared out of me when a buddy & I encountered a Dr.1 replica in Von Richtoffen's colors and markings. Thought Rod Serling was messing w/ me from the Great Beyond...
jrcadet4 5 months ago
The real rotary sure is awesome, but using a radial in a beautiful replica like this would be understandable, since rotaries are rare, and a modern radial lasts so much longer between overhauls.
atheros511 6 months ago
This is incredible. It is great to see people build this type of airplane in light of the fact that none of the original triplanes survived the war.
kolgy1 8 months ago
Bravo. Actually knowing how to fly is of little help with these early machines as there are so many quirks unknown by today's airmen. The rotary engine causes pitch up or down in turns and the ailerons have minimal effect. A 4-aileron ship like a Sopwith Pup has some roll ability. The DR1 has nothing but drag and with an engine out it must glide like a brick. There were no runways back then, just a wide open field so all takeoffs and landings were done into the wind regardless of intent.
MGB1977Red 8 months ago
Man... just tell where i can buy the Fokker DR1. I want to bring it to Brazil. I love that Airplane.
Sebastianppa 8 months ago
The paint scheme was taken from actual WW1 photos and the nose art actually belonged to Werner Voss' aircraft.
vintagepropnut 9 months ago
@vintagepropnut i dont think it belonged to werner voss it got destroyed when he got shot down
thekill847 5 months ago
@thekill847 I think he meant the design was on it, not that actual nose
MrMrMcguinness 3 months ago
Is there any historical accuracy to the fabric and trim scheme or were you just having fun with the paint can?! I found snapshots of this plane online and built a rubber powered free flight model that copied this paint scheme. I think it's beautiful!
paradisiacalodyssey 9 months ago
WHERE is this?
paullubliner 9 months ago
My personal hero is Werner Voss. The blue collar man who out flew the blue bloods! Seeing your colors and cowling really made my day!!! GREAT choice!
wernervoss48 10 months ago
It's nice to see the Dr.1 Fokker fly, even if it's a replica. The design was practical, even though it wasn't very safe. Kudos to the pilot, I wouldn't step into the cockpit! Crazy flying!
Simpson654 11 months ago
Thats prototype triplane not dr.1
PlushGallade 1 year ago
thanks i was just wounding but thanks for telling me
TheBluemax43 1 year ago
just wondering do the gun fire or are they just fake and for show im not meaning to sound mean i just want to know
TheBluemax43 1 year ago
@TheBluemax43 Well, we all dream of what it would be like to have real machine guns on the triplane. Unfortunately it would be a serious federal crime to do that, so we stay in the dream mode!
vintagepropnut 1 year ago
Yes, it makes a big difference in the appearance, sound, performance, etc. with a real Le Rhône rotary (an 80 h.p. 9C in this case) fitted as opposed to a Warner or Continental radial.
AviatikD1 1 year ago
Wow that made me smile when I seen it lift off. Very nice well done. Thank you for sharing your video!
Gig540 1 year ago
Well done on the landing. This is an incredibly hard plane to land well.
skyypilot 1 year ago
This plane isn't as elegant as the Sopwith Camel, but its alot more radical looking, and its flashier
dave86silv83 1 year ago
That looks like Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
TechMaven 1 year ago
Great Plane
moby406 2 years ago
Look up "Interrupter gear" on Wikipedia
It explains it
jblackrupert 2 years ago
Question: How do you keep from shooting your own propeller with the gun where it is?
Bertziethegreat 2 years ago
the gun's firing is controlled by a timing mechanism driven by the engine. Such that projectiles are always timed between propblades. The earliest solution was actually steel plates on the back of the blade but that is not satisfactory in the long run for obvius reasons.
shivajesus 2 years ago
oh, okay. I just figured they always got lucky on the shots.
Bertziethegreat 2 years ago
The Fokker interrupter gear was used. Whenever the prop passed the guns, they would hold fire.
DonTheCritic 2 years ago
In the earliest days the blades has metal plates that ricochet any bullets that hit it
and later the gun was timed to fire through the spaces between the blades.
The second one was an interrupter gear
a gear attached to the engine that prevented the gun from firing at the moment a blade was in front of the barrel.
jblackrupert 2 years ago
Terrific effort, wonderful result and the ship really looks like it wants to be up here! Five bravos.
whizbang47 2 years ago
HEY, IT HAS A REAL ROTARY!! Bravo to you for avoiding the radial engine easy way out!!
rocketman63 2 years ago 7
Yes, it is a real rotary engine and as a bonus it will coat you with smelly castor oil mist if you get behind it.
vintagepropnut 2 years ago 2
I had heard the Le Rhones, Gnomes, Oberursels, and Clergets could all cause certain unpleasant.... side effects.... to the pilot if he had the nasty mist go in his mouth!!
rocketman63 2 years ago
@vintagepropnut Is it a Le Rhone??
bennyboy391 1 year ago
@bennyboy391 Yes, this is an original 80hp Le Rhone, built in 1917 using castor oil for a lubricant.
vintagepropnut 1 year ago
@vintagepropnut Yes but it should be a LeRhone (Oberursel was a poor copy after all and Voss's machine was fitted with a LeRhone) 9j of 110 H.P. So I'll take that 9C off your hands for my Nie 11.
paullubliner 9 months ago
@vintagepropnut And I'll just bet that after prolonged exposure to that castor oil mist, the pilot will probably be heading for the nearest bathroom post haste, correct? Very impressive flight and landing; the Baron would be proud.
TheSV3 8 months ago
very cool!!!!
gonedeepseafishing 2 years ago
Paul Baumer markings huh? nice job absolutely authentic appearance.
JRussoBuffaloNY 2 years ago
Did it perform any slip turns (rapid turns to the right using the rudder to turn quickly)?
Hoepfully the rumor is true and Peter Jackson (Lord of The Rings) will be directing a remake of The Blue Max!
Longlakedreaming 2 years ago
No original Fokker Dr I s exist. This is a replica but the engine is original World war one
gregorysharp 2 years ago
is it an authentic dr. 1?
taterfamine 2 years ago
Smoke is difficult from an authentic rotary engine as it has no exhaust manifold or electrical system. On the other hand, we have a partially built propane machine gun which we hope to put in some day.
vintagepropnut 2 years ago
All it needs now is a smoke system and machine gun sound affects.
acam37 2 years ago
what a pretty sight, ooooh, your touchdown was as perfect as it gets...congrats!!!
XBoeingCapt 2 years ago
And no brakes.
nsman88 3 years ago
No throttle either...
nsman88 3 years ago
Superb, congratulations to all involved.
ivoryjoker 3 years ago
Great video! If you liked that, check out all 3 episodes of "The Crimson Baron" on YouTube!
PilotMusician 3 years ago
What a great sound and sight!
curtisshawk 3 years ago
curse you red baron !
highlanderross 3 years ago
Hope you take a cockpit video the next time you take the Dr.1 up!
AdmiralNeeda 3 years ago 2
How wonderful! Kudos to everyone who worked on her!!!
HDQH 4 years ago
that was awesome. so cool to see it lift off and then settle down sooo smoooth. you've done good!!
youmanskids 4 years ago 5
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Excellent! Way to go!
Wailwulf 4 years ago
Way to go, Roger!!
wifm047 4 years ago 3
That's awesome! Congratulations guys!
SupraRacer007 4 years ago 3
Superb!!!
YRHDB 4 years ago 3
Congratulations to Roger and the whole restoration team!
Bucko44 4 years ago 3
Good job Ted!!!!
wdwnuts 4 years ago 3