Why did the Tiger Moth have an open cockpit? The De Havilland Tiger Moth, a quintessential trainer aircraft, was deliberately designed with an open cockpit. This design choice prioritized simplicity, affordability, and ease of maintenance. A closed canopy would have added weight, increased structural complexity, and significantly raised manufacturing costs. Moreover, it could have limited the pilot's all-around visibility, crucial for basic flight training maneuvers and ground observation. Canop

Return to the Skies of Tiger Moth VH-CXY 🛩 The Temora Aviation Museum Engineers have been working behind the scenes to restore Tiger Moth VH-CXY kindly donated to the Museum by Gus and Alan Reed. It returned to the skies with THFC Pilot Scott Taberner 8 years after its last flight. | Temora Aviation Museum

Nice early visit from our local friendly Tiger Moth! | Meteor NF14 WS788 Award Winning Restoration Project