Why did the Tiger Moth have an open cockpit? The De Havilland Tiger Moth, a quintessential trainer aircraft, was deliberately designed with an open cockpit. This design choice prioritized simplicity, affordability, and ease of maintenance. A closed canopy would have added weight, increased structural complexity, and significantly raised manufacturing costs. Moreover, it could have limited the pilot's all-around visibility, crucial for basic flight training maneuvers and ground observation. Canop

De Havilland Tiger Moth | Mats Johansson | BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals 2023

The Pay's original De Havilland Tiger Moth, VH-PCL, is now home at Scone, following major restoration. This is the original aircraft that, way back in 1959, was bought by Pay's founder, Col Pay. This is the Tiger Moth that started Pay's operation as it is today. The Pay's De Havilland Tiger Moth VH-PCL was constructed in Australia in 1942 from a UK-built fuselage and Australian-built wings. It was first civil registered as VH-PCL in 1956, having previously been VH-BPW. The Tiger Moth was initial

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