Brian Coughlin flew his Fokker D.VIII replica equipped with an original 160-hp rotary Gnome engine at Old Rhinebek Aerodrome last weekend. Coughlin built the aircraft in the early 1990s before selling it to Kermit Weeks’ Fantasy of Flight. He purchased the aircraft back in July of this year and equipped it with an overhauled Gnome engine and period instruments.
The unique sound of the rotary engine can be heard in this short video..
Source: Early Aero
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I noticed another DV111 for sale on pilotX. But I don’t know how old the add is or if it’s even still for sale. I’m very interested in a ready to fly Fokker D8 like the one listed for $6000. I’m beginning to realize that sale amount is low and $12000 is closer to the truth. Thank you for your time