The Chip-Chaps will begin flying with their new Chipmunk-retractables Mk. 23R on April 1.. The conversion gives the Chipmunk a 10 knot speed advantage and markedly reduced fuel consumption. All five aircraft have now been converted and with the new tear-drop canopies, delivered later this year, another 2 knots increase in cruise speed will be attained.
Enginewise the direct injection gives new opportunities for inverted flight in the airshow displays and the new three-blader with variable pitch adds to agility.
MK23 F. For lakes with retractable floats were deemed impossible - but were considered.
