VH-SCW - 1938 RYAN SCW
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1938
Manufacturer
RYAN
Model
SCW
Serial Number
211
Registration #
VH-SCW
Condition
Used
Description
Ryan SCW-145 VH-SCW s/n 211 is one of only 5 known to fly in the world and the only example in Australia.
This particular example flew with the US Army Air Force on Liaison duties during World War II designated a L 10. While based with ATC at Morrison Field and Lantana with the CAP, it became the subject matter of popular cartoonist and CAP pilot, Zack Mosley. Best known for his syndicated aviation cartoon strip ‘The Adventures of Smilin’ Jack’, Mosley’s art described life in the CAP, and helped in its recruiting drive.
In 2016 it won 3rd prize in the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance, at the Goodwood Revival. Following flying displays at La Ferte Alais and Compiene in France, it was on display at the Shuttleworth Collection, in the UK. Following the 2017 Goodwood revival it was shipped back to Australia, where it has followed the vintage aircraft fly-in circuit since.
Powered by a Warner Super Scarab 7 cylinder radial engine overhauled by R.A. Hulme at Aero Classics, Santa Paula, CA. In 2013, local vintage engine expert Borg Sorensen performed an IRAN on the engine.
It has a rather unique sound and fitted with the Aeromatic propeller, performance is impressive, and is a delight to fly.
Airframe
Total Time
985
Complete Logs
Yes
Airframe Notes
985.1 Hrs. TTSN
95 Hrs. since comprehensive restoration by Field Air, Australia circa 2015
Engine
Engine Time
95
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine Notes
Warner Aircraft Corporation Scarab SS50a
110 Hrs. SMOH by R.A. Hulme, Screaming Eagles, Santa Paula, CA
Engine IRAN by Borg Sorensen, Victoria, Australia, April 2013
Props
Prop Notes
arver Propellers LLC, Aeromatic 220
92.0 Hrs. SMOH by Tarver Propellers LLC, Fallon, Nevada
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer
TRIG
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
TRIG
Transponder 1 Model
TT21
Avionics/Radios
TY91 Trigg VHF
TT21 Class 2 Mode S Transponder
Sigtronics SPA400 Intercom
Exterior
Year Painted
2015
Exterior Notes
Polished aluminum with blue accent
Interior
Year Interior
2015
Number of Seats
2
Interior Notes
Authentic period -1938
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
In Annual
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