Modified Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII Offered For Sale

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A modified 3/4 Airdrome Aeroplanes Fokker D.VIII has hit the market.

According to the listing, the machine “flies nice and pretty much hands off.” It reportedly received its airworthiness certificate on 1/23/2019 and is “stage 1 with 15 of 40 hours flown.” The machine is described as incorporating “all AN hardware” and “a new ground adjustable 3 blade Kiev propeller,” as well as additional modifications:

…modifications include adding brakes (didn’t come with any). Mountain bike brakes were used as they were suitable for the weight. Changed the axle lateral locating system from wire to sliding rod. The kits were originally built using a Rotax 503 engine which is no longer available, so a Hirth F23 engine (with the ok from the kit manufacturer was installed). It has same HP but is 10 lbs lighter. The engine had zero time. All aluminum panels are attached with screws and nut plates for serviceability instead of pop rivets. Aircraft avionics are per VFR with Mode C Garmin transponder and is set up for hand held radio.

The aircraft is located in Hayward, CA and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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