Fokker Dr.1 Photo Gallery
Updated 05-08-2011
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Sands Dr.1 in flight
This Photo Gallery contains examples of FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANES built from RON SANDS Drawings.
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LIEUTENANT MORITZ CHECKING HIS SPANDAUS AFTER FLIGHT OVER THE WESTERN FRONT. LIEUTENANT MORITZ HAS EARNED THE BLUE MAX FOR SERVICE IN COMBAT.
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by RON SANDS
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Triplane replica built by Ron Sands in
the late 1960s. Powered by a Warner 165HP radial engine. Is
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA being built by Bill Russell from Ron Sands Drawings NEW 01-23-2010
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Bill is making fantastic progress in his build.
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by Paul Ford from Ron Sands drawings. NEW 01-23-2010
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We are writing to let you know about a recently (2008) finished Fokker Dr1 from Ron Sands plans, in the UK. It has taken 4 years, 3500 hours.
The first test flight took place on April 26th (2008) at Sywell Aerodrome, Northants, UK. The test flight programme has been carried out by Matthew Boddington.
We have put up a website at www.jastabinksaviation.com and this website contains details of our Dr1 and also details of the range of services. Paul and his Company offers to other homebuilders and organisations; including wood and metal work, CAA approved welding, covering, painting, restorations, dummy engines, etc. The Dr1 appeared at a public display for the first time on August 24th (2008), at the Sywell Show. Please find attached some pictures of G-FOKK for your library. Paul and Sarah Ford Jasta Binks Aviation Email: info@jastabinksaviation.com
FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by JOHN DAY from RON SANDS Drawings. (added 11-23-2006)
John reports "All up weight 1380 pounds. Flys a treat. Engine 145 Warner.
Took 3,1/2 years to build. Great set of drawings your Dad produced. They were the best set of drawings I have worked
from and I have worked with a few!
First flight was on 23rd June 2006. Photo taken at Sywell Air Show 24th Sep 2006, my first air show with aircraft."
Congratulations John!
Photo by Martin Eames
FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by DANA NARKUNAS from RON SANDS drawings.
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Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 4-cylinder engine.
This aircraft is very easy to fly and maintain per Mr. NARKUNAS.
FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by ROSS WALTON from RON SANDS drawings.
ROSS WALTON'S Fokker Dr.1 at the Dayton, OH Air Show in 1998:
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Currently powered by a LYCOMING 0-320 4 cylinder engine, but is being changed over to an original rotary LeRhone engine.
ROSS also has Lozenge fabric, Grade A Cotton, Aircraft linen, fabric tapes and other goods for sale.
Contact ROSS at ww1cloth@together.net for details and pricing.
FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA being built by PAT ZIMMERMAN from RON SANDS drawings. This triplane will be powered by a LeRhone rotary engine. All pictures show placement of spars and struts with necessary jigs for support and alignment.
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA being built by ECKWARD McKNIGHT from RON SANDS drawings. This triplane will be powered by a Warner 165HP Radial engine.
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built by TED SOUTHWORTH (of South Orleans, MA) from RON SANDS drawings. This triplane is powered by a Warner 165HP Radial engine.
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FOKKER Dr.1 TRIPLANE REPLICA built and flown by CAPTAIN STEFANO RUSCONI of Rome, Italy. Capt. Rusconi used RON SANDS drawings. This triplane is powered by a Siemens 7 - Cylinder Radial Engine.
Maiden flight was on May 4, 2004 Congratulations Capt. Rusconi!
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