A Tribute To Bill Symmes

 I posted about Bill Symmes on the Monocoupe Aircraft Facebook Group and here are some of the comments from people that new him:

Fuselage aux fuel tanks in Monocoupes

The original N2064 had a 30 gallon fuel tank installed above the baggage compartment in 1939, was later removed.  Woody Edmundson installed a 14.5 gallon aux tank behind the baggage compartment in N36Y.  The installation in N36Y was used as data for later installations in N2347 and N101H.  Probably N546W but I don’t know for sure on that one.  Also used for D-145 NC11733, Model 90A NC11793 and NC38922

NC38904, Harold Neumann's "Little Mulligan"

 Smoke system installation for skywriting, held in place with two seat belts.

William Fields and NC11767

 William Fields owns NC11767 a 1935 Lambert powered Model 90A.  Located in Kentucky.  Picture posted on the Monocoupe Aircraft Group on 12/24/25.  Click on image for full size.

2025-12-16 NC12350 Flight

 Took the Model 110 out for an hour flight this morning.  Temps were in the mid 50's, winds were light and variable and skies were blue.  Perfect winter flying weather in Northern Arizona.  Click on any image to launch the full size photo browser.

Lambert Gasket Set

Todd Goudeau purchased a Lambert gasket set from Olsons Gaskets. Looks like a very nice set. They are made to order.

 

Front End Friday