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Monthly Archives: October 2009
North American BT-9 BC-2 and NA-64 Yale Basic Trainer
This BT-9, once owned by Challenge Publications, was based at Apple Airport for a period of time while waiting to be flown to the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, where this photo was taken. By: Norm Goyer The … Continue reading
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The Military Way of Flying the Texan/SNJ
By: Norm Goyer They didn’t call the Texan the Pilot Maker because it was a pussy cat to fly, in fact, just the opposite, it was and is, not an aircraft for the faint of heart. Cessna 172 and Piper … Continue reading
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Weird Winged Aircraft
Designer Custer poses with his channel-wing light-twin, another idea that did not catch on for various reasons. By Norm Goyer When I need a subject to write about I usually make myself a nice hot cup of Agentina tea, head … Continue reading
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Hey Norm, My wife is afraid of flying
By Norm Goyer Norm, I am finished with my schooling and have a good job earning enough to take good care of my growing family. I would like to purchase an aircraft so we can take family trips and … Continue reading
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Turbine Conversions for Bonanzas and Malibus
JetPROP specializes in Piper Malibu/Mirage turbine conversions, similar to the one in this converted Malibu. By: Norm Goyer I have flown in stock A36 Bonanzas and Piper Malibus, and they, in a word, are great airplanes. But I have also … Continue reading
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A Rap on Future Power Sources
By: Norm Goyer Fuel for our aircraft, boats, cars, lawn and garden care equipment and yes even for our model airplanes and model cars is going to change. These changes can be expected to occur very soon. Our family businesses … Continue reading
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Rearwin Aircraft and Ken- Royce Engines
The best-looking and well-known Rearwin was the Speedster. Spin-recovery problems delayed production until it was no longer marketable. By Norm Goyer Older aviation lovers, like me, will remember the Rearwin name. The firm was started in a garage in … Continue reading
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Aeronca Champ, From Past to Present
By Norm Goyer Aeronca has been building light training aircraft since their C-2, Flying Bathtub, way back in 1929. First the C-2, which had a two-cylinder, opposed Aeronca engine, The C-2 was replaced by the C-3 Collegiate, the darling of … Continue reading
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Canadas Homebuilt STOL Murphy Moose
BirdoftheWeek Canada’s Homebuilt STOL, Murphy Moose The Murphy SR-3500 Moose is similar in size and performance to the de Havilland Beaver, but is certified as an Experimental homebuilt. By: Norm Goyer I have been an editor of homebuilt magazines … Continue reading
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Aviat Husky, Its a Super-Super Cub
UnderTheRadar Aviat Husky, It’s a Super—– Super Cub By: Norm Goyer The Aviat Husky A-1C was an all-modern aircraft from the day it was created in 1986 by Christen Industries of Afton, Wyoming. It was the first light aircraft designed … Continue reading
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