The Gnome Lives
Over the weekend the initial install of the Gnome Rotary Engine in the Sopwith Pup was finished and it was ready for its first test run on the airframe. This went really well with [...]
Yealand Classic Fighters Update
Tony and Wayne Tantrum were busy over the weekend fitting the Gnome to the Sopwith Pup airframe. They made good progress on this over the weekend and if everything goes to plan they hope [...]
Building New 100-Year Old Gnome Rotary Aero Engines In NZ
Allan Udy from Historical Aviation Film Unit came for a visit last week and spent some time interview Tony about our Gnome rotarys. Here is the video he has put together. Thanks Allan for [...]
The start of the manufacturing process for the Gnome crankshaft
We start with 160 (6.3”) Diameter 4340 rod and rough machine it in the cnc mill to get the basic shape before going into the lathe for turning. This process takes it from 100 [...]
Out for a drive with a Gnome
We had the guys from Garden City Helicopters UAV come and film the Gnome running on the truck and driving around the airfield. Here is the awesome video they put together for us. We [...]
Engine Mount Attach Bolts
We have recently finished some engine mount attach bolts 87-21-598-1 & 87-21-598-2, complete with tapered washer 87-21-599. These are a close tolerance bolt with a special bolt head to allow you to get a [...]