Interesting Replica in Iceland
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Detlef Keil took trip to Iceland last year and visited the Island Aviation Museum in Akureyri. There he found a nice 4/5 replica of the Jungmeister. It has some modifications, obviously the boxer engine and the hinges of the elevator and the ailerons are different, I believe due to easier build. Couldn't find out a lot about the plane. It's titled as Aerokot HS-44. The builder was Húnn Snædal.
LOM Mount and Cowling
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Scott Hess has a number of items for sale which at one time formed the front of Woody Woodward's well known Krybus/LOM Jungmann.
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Bü & BBQ 2026 - Update
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- Written by: Brian Karli
The proposed date conflicts with the Grass Roots fly in at Brodhead. That is an event that many Bücker owner prefer not to miss, so the Bü & BBQ will be postponed this year. There will be no 2026 event. We look forward to getting together in 2027.
This year's Bü & BBQ is to be held once again at Cox Field. The dates are September 11 - 13.
Bucker owners William and Cleve Cox have graciously offered use of their 3300 X 150 ft grass runway at Cox Field 81NC, just outside of Myrtle Beach, SC. Fuel, food and hangar space will be available. The coordinates are: 34.04N/78.74W
booked. Please try and make your reservation as soon as you can.
Air Races in Life Magazine
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- Written by: Brian Karli
Joe Vasile was wandering through a local antique shop the other day and found a Life Magazine from September, 1937. Knowing that date corresponded to Count von Hagenburg’s visit (and spectacular Jungmeister crash) the Cleveland Air Race, he grabbed the magazine and looked inside. Sure enough, Life covered the event.
Some of the photos I have seen before, but the one of poor Hagenburg recovering from the crash was new. And to think he got bandaged up, climbed back into the cockpit of Papana’s Jungmeister and proceeded to fly the rest of his aerobatic routine just blows my mind. I’m doubtful that could be done today.
Anyway, thanks to Joe, enjoy the photos.
Brian
2027 European Bücker Flyin
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- Written by: Hermann Diebold
Hello fellow Bücker enthusiasts,
We have found a host for the 2027 Bücker Fly-In: Borkenberge Airfield (EDLB). The fly-in will be held from June 25th 2027 to June 27th.
Borkenberge is celebrating its 100th anniversary and invites all Bücker enthusiasts to join the festivities. Saturday’s program will feature a number of flight demonstrations.
We will have a hangar serving as a meeting point for Bücker pilots, along with plenty of hangar space for the aircraft. Ingo Presser is based there with his Bücker, and Jochen Rosenberg is located nearby. This allows us to once again offer our Bücker friends from the north a suitable venue in their "home territory."
Hubert Klawonn is organizing the event at Borkenberge. He will select hotels for us that we can book independently. A shuttle service to the hotels will be provided.
Further information will follow as the date approaches.
Hallo liebe Bücker Enthusiasten,
wir haben einen Gastgeber für das Bücker Fly-In 2027 gefunden mit dem Flugplatz Borkenberge EDLB. Die Termine für das Treffen sind 25.-27.6.2027
Borkenberge feiert sein 100-jähriges Jubiläum und lädt alle Bücker-Enthusiasten dazu ein. Am Samstag wird es einige Flugvorführungen geben, die das Programm bereichern werden.
Wir bekommen eine Halle als Meeting-Point und reichlich Hallenplätze für die Flugzeuge. Ingo Presser ist mit seiner Bücker dort stationiert, Jochen Rosenberg ganz in der Nähe. Somit bieten wir wieder unseren Bücker-Freunden aus dem Norden eine geeignete Plattform in ihrem „Homeland“.
Hubet Klawonn in Borkenberge ist der Organisator, er wird Hotels für uns aussuchen die wir dann selbstständig buchen können. Ein Shuttle zu den Hotels wird eingerichtet.
Weitere Infos folgen, sobald der Termin näher rückt.
Rare Opportunity
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The Bücker Museum in Teufen, Switzerland has several new and very significant exhibits planned for later this year. To make room, two of the collection's aircraft are being offered for sale: Jungmanns A-4 and A-60. There are also some original or partially restored parts, and a Hirth HM504 engine for sale.
The full list can be found here: https://bucker-museum.ch/index.php/marktplatz/ or by clicking on the image below.
Contact the museum at: 
HB-UVM For Sale
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Bücker Jungmann serial number 2088 (484), was built in 1954 and is now offered for sale.
- Garmin GTR 225A COM transponder
- Garmin GTX 328 ELT
- ARTEX ME406 intercom system
- 3 David Clark leather radio hoods (one with ENC - Electronic Noise Cancelling)
- G-meter, stopwatch
- USB dual charging ports
- 1 iPhone with mount and Air Navigation software
- 24V battery with external power connection
- speedometer
- compass, altimeter
- 5-point Gradringer harnesses with locks on the pilot and passenger seats
- Cylinder head temperature gauge
- EGT gauge
- Volt/ampere gauge
- RPM gauge
- Oil pressure gauge
- Fuel pressure gauge
Please contact;
Another historical photo
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This picture came from a friend of Tom Muller. The friend's father flew with Bevo Howard who is seen here giving a show in Charleston, South Carolina USA.
Bückertreffen 2026
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Here is an update from the organizers of this year's Bücker Fly-In in Großenhain: If you have any questions, please contact Ronald Grössner.
cell: +49-172-4539332
Dear Bücker Friends,
Here is a brief overview of the schedule for the Bücker gathering taking place from June 12–14, 2026, in Großenhain. Arrival is scheduled for Friday or Saturday. If you wish to arrive earlier, please let us know. Hangar space is available for all Bückers. Accommodation is available either at the airfield or at the Hotel Kupferberg.
On Friday evening, we meet at the airfield restaurant (Pizzeria) to spend the evening together. On Saturday, we would like to take a scenic flight with you over the Lausitz Lakes. However, there will also be plenty of time left for conversation and individual flying. For this, we will meet at Hangar 23 (the large hangar) where your aircraft will be parked.
In the evening, we will meet at the former "Flying Museum" at the airfield (the current owner collects aircraft from the Eastern Bloc era). We will fire up the barbecue and wind down the day with complimentary good German beer and other beverages. Prior to that, Jochen Rosenberg will give a presentation on improvements to oil filters and the detection of metal shavings within the oil circulation system. Sunday is at your disposal for further conversation, free flying, and your return journey. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Cheers Ronald Grössner
Liebe Bückerfreunde,
anbei möchte ich Euch einen kleinen Überblick, für den Ablauf des Bückertreffen am 12.-14.06.2026 in Großenhain geben.
Die Anreise ist ab Freitag oder Samstag geplant. Wer vorher ankommen möchte, bitte Bescheid geben.
Für die Flugzeuge stehen Hallenplätze zur Verfügung. Die Übernachtung kann am Flugplatz oder im Hotel Kupferberg erfolgen.
Am Freitagabend wollen wir uns in der Flugplatz- Gaststätte (Pizzeria) treffen und den Abend gemeinsam verbringen.
Am Samstag wollen wir mit Euch einen Rundflug über die Lausitzer Seen machen. Es soll aber auch reichlich Zeit für Gespräche und individuelles Fliegen bleiben. Wir treffen uns dazu am Hangar 23 ( große Halle) in dem Eure Flugzeuge stehen.
Am Abend treffen wir uns am ehemaligen Fliegenden Museum ( der jetzige Eigentümer sammelt Ost-Flugzeuge).
Wir werden den Grill anwerfen und bei Freibier und anderen Getränken den Tag ausklingen lassen.
Davor wird Jochen Rosenberg uns in einem Vortrag, über Verbesserungen der Ölfilter und der Detektierung von Spänen im Ölkreislauf berichten.
Der Sonntag steht Euch für weitere Gespräche, freies Fliegen und die Rückreise zur Verfügung.
Wenn Ihr Fragen habt, meldet Euch gerne bei mir.
Ronald Grössner
The 2026 European Bücker fly-in is to be held at the historic Grossenhain airfield (EDAK) from June 12th ~ 14th. Ronald Gössner and his team are working on the details now so expect more shortly.
Grossenhain airfield, which is +/- 170 km south of Berlin in Saxony, has a long and storied history. Established in 1914, Manfred von Richtofen was sent there for initial training as an observer. It went on to see active service in two world wars and under soviet control during the cold war when Mig 15s, 17s and later Sukhoi fighter-bombers were based on the airport.
Today the airport is under pressure from land developers, so let's enjoy it while we can! You can read a lot more about the airport here and here.
Stay tuned.
Spring, at last.
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It has been a particularly frustrating winter and early spring in the American Northeast this year. It has either been raining or the wind has howled; often both at once.
It looks like flying weather has finally arrived though. Greg and Chris Stringer were able to get together with Joe Vasile for a day of classic Bücker flying.
Greg was able to fly all three aircraft; his own A-21, Joe's A-57 and the beautiful Jungmeister U-70, while Joe flew two of them. What a day.
A happy Chris Stringer became the world's newest Jungmeister pilot. Congratulations Chris!
Interesting photo
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Joe Vasile was able to snag this picture on eBay recently. Joe thinks the Jungmann may have been part of an air meet/competition in which timed navigation was a component. The letters and numbers may have been used at the various checkpoints to see how close they hit their times. The aircraft in the background appears to be a Klemm KI25. Thank you for sharing Joe!
Latest from AirRes
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AirRes in Poland have just finished these two Jungmann and are getting ready to ship them to new owners in the USA. Maybe you can guess from the colors who the new owners are?
WW2's Most Advanced Weapon (Really?)
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An odd title perhaps, but an excellent movie featuring Taff Smith of the Real Aeroplane Company and the restoration of his latest Jungmeister.
May 2026 Website changes
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Nothing very exciting but I have tried to improve the user experience when using mobile devices. When using a phone or tablet there should now be:
- A menu bar near the top of the screen allowing you to select a website section without having to scroll all the way to the bottom.
- A new Log In/Out menu item has been added to that if you are visiting the forum (say) and find you have forgotten to log in, it is now quicker and easier to find the login page
- A slightly different "User Forum" button/mechanism in the page header
- The search bar has been moved to a new position at the top of each section. I hope this makes it easier to find and use.
As always, please let me know if these changes cause any problems.
SB
ENMA Tigre Components For Sale
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John Hopkins has various Tigre spares for sale as follows:
- Tigre G4B bottom end fully overhauled by Vintech with paperwork. Includes all accessories. Can be supplied with overhauled or non-overhauled magnetos.
- GIVB 150hp engine with serviceable standard bore cylinders and high compression pistons. Originally overhauled by Maestranza Albacete and bench run. Dismantled for inspection and crankcase found cracked. Would make complete engine if combined with above overhauled bottom end or sold separately.
- 2 new valve sets
- 1 new valve springs
- 2 sets magnetos fully overhauled by Tony Stairs (uk)
- 2 new piston ring sets 1st Oversize
- Various used piston ring sets
- 4 replacement condensers for magnetos
- 1 new spring loaded contact set for distributor head
- Various new fluorocarbon (viton) seals for push rod and rocker shaft
- One fuel pump
Additionally I have a set of original tyres and tubes in new condition, (the larger size), one set of new undercarriage seals ex BITZ and a virtually unused set of Neway cutters to suit all angles of Tigre valve seats.Contact for prices.
All located in Devon, UK.
Please contact John Hopkins at +44 7885 037996 or
Squadron Markings
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- Written by: Brian Karli
(See update at the end of the article!)
I was recently paging through Julian Oller’s book Los aviones de Carl C. Bucker and noticed an original picture of Jungmann E3B-616. 
My good friend Rick Surgent owns this airplane and he was happy to see a picture of his airplane in its original markings. But, I noticed something interesting on the cowling. What was this logo?
I was able to zoom into the picture, but it was not very clear. In another Bucker book , I found an artist’s rendering of the same airplane, this time in color.
So, I decided to contact Paco Rivas, who is my reliable “go to” guy for Spanish Bucker Air Force history. As expected, he quickly replied: “The bird is a pelican, the famous 'Ala de Caza Bombardeo número 7' (7th Fighter-Bomber Wing) logo. Based at 'El Copero' Air Base (Sevilla) it appeared mainly on the 'Buchón'.”
So, Rick’s Jungmann was part of a fighter bomber group in Seville, Spain in the 1960’s. You can see the same logo on the cowling of these Spanish Air Force Buchóns (Hispano Aviación HA-1112-M1L, License built Messerschmitt Bf109s with Rolls-Royce Merlin engines)
Brian
Update:
Paco Rivas added that the squadron 7 pilots, as well as their aircraft took place in the filming of the movie "Battle of Britain" and that the reason they chose a pelican as their squadron symbol was the shape of the nose/bill :)
Bücker Items For Sale
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Tom Muller is in spring cleaning mode and has a number of items for sale. These include a set of Jungmann cockpit covers, a Siemens Sh14 engine stand and the lead weight from a CASA 1131 tail post.
Email Tom for details at 
Neil Williams' Last Article
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Neil Williams died on 11 December 1977 while ferrying a CASA 1.111 (Spanish built Heinkel 111 with Merlin engines) from Spain to England. He ran into a mountainside in poor weather North of Madrid. His last article before his passing was written for Pilot magazine and was titled "Flying the Bücker Jungmann". It is a delightful article which you can read in full here.
He has a lot to say about the Jungmann landing gear in particular (reproduced below). Much is clearly well informed while some other of his observations seem to me a bit off base, possibly because no two aircraft seem to behave exactly the same. Let's not let the facts spoil a good story though :) - What happened to those "two small links"? I have never seen reference to them anywhere other than this article.
Flying the Bücker Jungmann (extract)
The Jungmann is fitted with a tailwheel lock, and a large notice proclaims the necessity of making sure that it is locked before taxi, take-off, or landing. This is quite an essential procedure, as some of the ferry pilots had found to their cost. Out of nine Jungmanns which started out from Spain, only six reached France intact. On a grass airfield, into wind, the Jungmann is quite a docile and well-behaved aeroplane: on a runway with a crosswind it is a very different story; the aeroplane seems bent on self-destruction. Strangely enough the Jungmeister supposedly the more advanced aeroplane - is quite straightforward, and doesn't have the same tendency to swing. When one compares the two machines one obvious point emerges: viewed from dead ahead, the wheels of the Jungmann appear 'toed in', while those of the Jungmeister are straight. Combine this feature with the Jungmann's long-stroke soft undercarriage, and all becomes clear.
If a wing starts to lift, even very slightly, the weight of the aircraft is transferred to one side, and the oleo is compressed. The angle at which the wheel is set has the effect of oversteer, and initiates the swing. This is the point at which the pilot, used to harsh corrective measures in such a situation, bangs on full opposite rudder. On a Jungmann this is a thousand percent more than is required, and the usual result is an instantaneous (and often catastrophic) swing in the opposite direction. The engineering officer at Albacete devised two small links which are fitted to the undercarriage support struts and have the effect of altering the geometry so that it compares with the Jungmeister: and this apparently completely cures the swing problem. The Jungmann has one advantage as a trainer, and this is that it prepares a pilot for conversion to a Messerschmitt 109. which I am told on good authority by the Confederate Air Force has an even greater tendency to take its pilot for a ride on landing. This feature, however, is of dubious advantage unless one owns a Me-109.
As well as being affected by oleo compression, the toe-in of the Jungmann undercarriage is further modified by the angle to which the tail is raised, and the behaviour is also altered by the tyre pressure, with the result that it is unlikely that any two take-offs or landings will be the same. This tends to keep Jungmann pilots on their toes (literally) during the take-off and landing phase.
The tailwheel steering is very direct and powerful, and only tiny rudder inputs are needed to steer. The toe brakes are cable-operated, and even if the brake on the rearward moving pedal is held on, the geometry is such that the brake is released at the wheel, so that brake is only available to assist the turn in the direction of applied rudder.
In the initial stages of take-off aileron is of prime importance. If the turn on to the runway has been sharp, the aeroplane can list very slightly on its soft oleos, and it is a good idea to get the wings level as soon as possible to preclude any swing. Coarse aileron is used early in the take-off run to achieve this, and if there is any crosswind, aileron is held into wind with the idea of lowering the into-wind wing. Very little rudder is then required to keep straight, and the aeroplane is flown off with the tail held low. If the stick is pushed too far forward the undercarriage oleos suddenly compress as the weight is transferred forwards. As well as giving the pilot a bit of a fright, this alters the toe-in geometry and makes the aeroplane more sensitive directionally. With the tyres partially deflated, the aircraft is much more controllable on the ground; whilst on grass all its little tricks disappear.
Landing Gear Springs
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Over the years a number of people have attempted to make replacement landing gear springs for the Jungmann. Some have worked for a while, then sagged, others have not had quite the right combination of spring rate and damping. The springs made by Gary Hickman, however, have been very satisfactory. A lot of research and engineering has gone into making these springs. The first batch of 20 sets having sold out, Gary has produced a second batch which he says are "even better":
New Bucker landing gear springs. Solve your sagging springs problem. These work and last landing after landing! Professionally engineered and manufactured.
- Made from Chrome Silicon Wire
- Shot Peened
- Stress Revieved
- Heat Treated
- Wire Diameter - .327” (8.3mm)
- Outside coil diameter – 1.668” (42.36mm)
- Inside coil diameter – 1.02” (25.9mm)
- Free Length 21” (533.4 mm)
Will fit all original Bucker landing gear strut tubes. Single gear spring configuration (no spacers required). Note: Will not fit Krybus or Charlie Miller landing gear struts
$600 per set of 2 springs
Contact Gary Hickman (OWNER: BUCKER JUNGMANN N1947H)
Edge Engineering
www.edgecnc.com
(619) 456-4564
Anniversary
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- Written by: Francisco Rivas
On 5 March 1976, the Jungmann bid farewell to the Academia General del Aire (AGA, General Air Academy), the place where the Spanish Air Force has trained its pilots since 1946. After 30 years of service, more than 2,000 future pilots earned their wings with the venerable Bücker, accumulating a total of more than 175,000 flight hours.
The last 29 Jungmanns (from the academy) were transferred to the Maestranza Aérea de Albacete, where some were auctioned off shortly thereafter beginning a new life in the civilian world (perhaps one is yours?)
Paco Rivas
www.flickr.com/photos/pacorivas__aviacion/albums
Cadet Manuel Luis Ramos Garcia embarking on his first solo under the guidance of instructor Lt. Julio Cesar Tortuero, May 3rd 1973
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