Fokker Trimotor "Southern Cross"

Owner/Builder: Phil Anderson

Span: 108"
Power: Enya 180 2 stroke (when rebuilt)
Weight: 20lb

Replica of Charles Kingsford Smith's Fokker Trimotor 'Southern Cross'. This model was built from 'scratch' using photographs and drawings. Only the centre engine is functional - the outboard two are decorative.

The first flight was unsuccessful. The model was underpowered and encountered problems with elevator/rudder which requires a rebuild.

Text by Alan Whitby
Photo by Phil Anderson
Last modified: January 14, 2004