SE5a - Scout Experimental 5a - Few thousand built by Austin and Royal Aircraft Factories. 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. Great downward visibility both sides.

Note starter button as in new cars. Neat, functional and almost full panel for dawn and evening Scout patrols.

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 oil filler.

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

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

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

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

Another great biplane flight.