A full-scale SE.5a project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
This “full scale SE 5a” project has been under construction for the past three years, engineered by a builder with 30 years of experience and a former career USAF pilot… This particular version is the two-seat trainer of which approximately 95 were originally placed into service… This project includes: fuselage, built with prime Sitka spruce and aircraft grade aluminum, engine, and all working dual cockpit controls and instruments. The interiors are complete and the engine runs like a clock.
Fuselage is constructed primarily of wood with improved sprung landing gear, original-style spoke wheels with aluminum covers, hydraulic brakes, and sprung steerable tail wheel. Much improved wing spar attachment for removal of wings, complete rigging kit with pre-made wires, turnbuckles, stainless fitting, etc.
Engine: modified GM-V6 rated at 245 H.P. with custom engineered aluminum housing gear reduction drive, internal chain in oil bath, 1:6 designed for up to 350 H.P. and wood propeller of 94″. Engine is carburetored with HEI ignition, custom exhaust stacks with mufflers as per original. Fuel: 12 gallon main tank, 5 gallon top wing reserve and panel reserve valve.
Many extras included: custom-built Lewis, scale machine-gun, exact copy non-firing, 1/3 scale drawings, notes, photos, historical archives. Wings must be constructed. This project is LSA compliant. It is being sold due to age, illness, and disability. No expense was spared during this build… Interested? Reach out, dont hesitate with any questions. All will be responded to.
The aircraft is located in Punta Gorda, Florida and is currently available for US $9,995, although it appears that offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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