SE5a - Scout Experimental 5a - Few thousand built by Austin and Royal Aircraft Factories during WWI. Few replicas flying today.

Fantastic attraction and shows well at aviation events.

Often asked question about the Lewis gun. How did the pilot shoot the gun and reload the magazine in flight?

USA builder/owner name on fuselage. Elt antenna in this photo has been replaced with a new one for the 406 ELT. Great visibility.

Panel with remote switch for the 406 ELT. Mount for my smart phone navigator is shown.

Throttle, fuel mixture and elevator trim controls. Updated seat and shoulder harness. Push rods for ailerons and elevator.

cockpit adjustable elevator trim eases workload in formation flying and as fuel reduces during x-country trips.

Docile in-flight handling with gentle stall. At home on grass and pavement, 3-point or wheel landings.

Stainless steel exhaust headers, tail pipes and heat muffs. Easy access to engine oil, smoke oil, and fuel fillers.

Engine port side - preparing for annual inspection. Smoke oil reservoir in view. Bendix Magnetos 295Hrs SOH.

Engine starboard side showing alternator; battery (2024) on firewall.

Sturdy landing gear. Wheels have spokes. Hydraulic brakes. New shockcords 06/2023. Radio antenna under fuselage.

Map shows the route of the homeward cross country flight after purchase in Florida.

Formation flying in a missing man salute with full-scale replicas at the Great War Flying Museum.

Each flight puts a smile on the face and joy in the heart of the pilot.

Another great biplane flight.