Hordern-Richmond Autoplane

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Страна Country: ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom

Год Year: 1936

Единственный экземплярOne-off model

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The newly-completed Autoplane flying in the vicinity of Heston in November 1936. The two 40 h.p. Continental A-40 engines gave a cruising speed of around 85 m.p.h., and height could be maintained on one engine.
Flight 1936-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
A two-three-seater twin-engined monoplane of intriguing design: the new Heston monoplane with two Continental A 40 engines.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
Right, two views of the Autoplane flying at Heston in November 1936. For reasons of economy the undercarriage was fixed.
Aeroplane Monthly 1979-12 / Heston /Gone but not forgotten/ (6)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane, G-AEOG, was built at Heston in 1936 by the Heston Aircraft Co Ltd. A three-seater powered by two 40 h.p. Continental A40s, it was scrapped during the war.
Air-Britain Archive 1988-04
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
Featured in this edition of 'Authorisations to Fly', the Hordern-Richmond Autoplane G-AEOG was built by Heston Aircraft and powered by two 40 hp Continental engines. It was unusual in having rudder control operated by means of a small wheel at the top of the control column.
Flight 1936-12 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The new Hordern-Richmond "Autoplane" over Goodwood House, residence of the Duke of Richmond and Gordon.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Autoplane making a low pass across the Duke of Richmond's estate at Goodwood.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Autoplane flying from Heston in November 1936.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Autoplane in its ultimate paint scheme. Sorry modellers, no colours have been recorded!
Flight 1937-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane, which is expected shortly to be put into production
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Autoplane at Heston in November 1936, with wings folded.
Flight 1937-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Hordern-Richmond monoplane photographed from an unusual angle with the "one-man" folding wings in the "garage" position. Production awaits the appearance of a suitable power unit.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The Autoplane's creators. Edmund Hordern is on the extreme right.
Flight 1936-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
STILL NEARER: With a general layout similar to that suggested on more than one occasion by "Indicator," the new Heston twin-engined lightweight was first illustrated in Flight of November 12. Here, on the left, is a view of the cabin and the luggage "hold." On the right is Mr. Hordern (left) with the Duke of Richmond and Gordon; they are the conspirators in this delightful plot.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
Showing easy access to the cockpit and ample luggage compartment.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-02 / J.Sproule - The Hordern-Richmond Autoplane
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AEOG [16]
The unorthodox pilot’s controls presented no problems. The control wheels operated the rudder - there were no pedals.

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