Channon
E. H. Channon
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History
Ernest Huddlestone Channon (b. 9 August 1881 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire - d. 16 February 1964 in Dorset) and Ralph Channon (b. 4 May 1884 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire – d. 17 Jan 1971 in Weymouth, Dorset) were two of the four sons of Edward Channon, founder of E. Channon and Sons, a motor car dealership in Dorchester.
While two of the brothers, Herbert and Percy, emigrated to the USA, Ernest and Ralph continued in business in Dorchester and between 1903 and 1907 they produced the first motor car manufactured in Dorset. The brothers experimented with a Wright-style biplane during 1909/10, and this was then converted to a powered pusher aircraft. This managed a few short flights from the slopes of Maiden Castle, but was underpowered and the project was eventually discontinued.
Company References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Proto | 1 | 1S biplane glider | 1 | |||||
| 1910 | Proto | (1) | 1S/1E pusher biplane | 1 |
Project References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Production Details and Type Description
Glider based on a Wright Type, with forward biplane elevator, a single rudder carried on aft booms and ailerons located on the interplane struts midway between the upper and lower planes. Twin mainwheels were located on the lower skids.
The earlier glider, modified to take a 23 h.p. White and Poppe powerplant located below the lower wing, chain driving a pusher propeller located mid span. Twin rudders were now fitted on a parallel pair of booms, the ailerons moved to the upper wings and the mainwheels discarded.
Total Channon Production1 (1)