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Davis D1-W

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Active)

Country: United States
Year: 1933
Engine: Warner Radial
Horsepower: 145
Wingspan: 30 ' 2"
Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1461 lbs (663 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

This 1933 Davis D1-W produced in Richmond, Indiana, is one of the most famous planes in the collection. It made aviation history as a 1934 racing champion, it was owned and flown by movie star Richard Arlen and flown by a host of notable aviators and Hollywood celebrities such as Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and more!

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Davis D1-W

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Under Restoration)

Country: United States
Year: 1929
Engine: Warner
Horsepower: 125
Wingspan: 30 ' 2"
Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1461 lbs (663 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

This sport plane was built by the Davis Aircraft Co. of Richmond, IN. Amateur pilots frequently used this parasol design for racing in the “stock aircraft” category during the 1930s. The powerplant is a Warner 125 HP engine of 1929 vintage.

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De Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Under Restoration)

Country: United Kingdom
Year: 1934
Engine: Gipsy Major
Horsepower: 120
Wingspan: 29 ' 4"
Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1825 lbs (828 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

The De Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth first flew in 1931 and became quite popular. Over time, it was widely used as a civilian and military trainer in England and in 25 countries around the world. Over 8,800 were built between 1931 and 1944. It was a rather docile machine with basic aerobatic abilities. It is ably powered with the 120 HP De Havilland Gypsy Major 4-cylinder engine.

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Dickson Primary Glider

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Static Exhibit)

Country: United States
Year: 1930
Wingspan: 34 ' 3"
Gr. Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction

This glider was designed in England by Roger Dickson. It provided gliding enthusiasts with an inexpensive design that could be built from a kit or from plans. A 1930 advertisement claimed that over 100 were in use around the world including in the US. By today’s standards, the Dickson primary glider offered modest performance at best.

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Fairchild 24H

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Static Exhibit)

Country: United States
Year: 1937
Engine: Ranger 6-390-D3
Horsepower: 150
Wingspan: 36 ' 4"
Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 2400 lbs (1089 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

This sophisticated cabin monoplane is probably the most elegant aircraft in the collection. Designed to seat four, the Fairchild 24 became a comfortable and luxurious way to travel by air for the well-heeled. It is known for its pleasant handling, speed and reliable performance. Discerning buyers could choose between a Warner radial or Ranger inline engine. The Fairchild 24 remained in production from 1932 until 1948.

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Fleet Finch 16-B

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Under Restoration)

Country: United States
Year: 1942
Engine: Kinner R-5
Horsepower: 160
Wingspan: 28 '
Gr. Weight: 2000 lbs (907 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. Successive designs and modifications led to the Fleet Finch, which was developed by a Canadian subsidiary to meet the primary training needs of the RCAF in 1938. The durable aircraft rightfully earned the nickname: the husky, trusty trainer.

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Fleet Finch 16-B

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(In Storage)

Country: United States
Year: 1942
Engine: Kinner B-5
Horsepower: 125
Wingspan: 28 '
Gr. Weight: 2000 lbs (907 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. Successive designs and modifications led to the Fleet Finch, which was developed by a Canadian subsidiary to meet the primary training needs of the RCAF in 1938. The durable aircraft rightfully earned the nickname: the Husky, Trusty trainers.

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Fleet Model 1

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Active)

Country: United States
Year: 1930
Engine: Warner Scarab
Horsepower: 110
Wingspan: 28 '
Top Speed: 113 mph (181 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1820 lbs (826 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

Reuben Fleet, the founder of Consolidated Aircraft Company in 1923, designed the first Fleet civilian model in 1928. This 1930 Model 1 was the first in a long line of rugged and reliable sport biplane models produced by Fleet into the early 1940s. The basic design remained the same over the years with various engines and minor external changes apparent throughout the evolution of the design.

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Great Lakes

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Active)

Country: United States
Year: 1931
Engine: Fairchild Ranger 6-440
Horsepower: 200
Wingspan: 28 ' 6"
Top Speed: 110 mph (176 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1580 lbs (717 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction

The Great Lakes biplane was introduced in 1929 by the Great Lakes Aircraft Company of Cleveland, Ohio. It has been in and out of production multiple times over the years by various owners up to the present day. Only minor changes have been incorporated along the way, the most significant being the use of modern engines. Its classic good-looks and pleasant performance have drawn aviators to this craft for many years and its appeal will no doubt continue well into the future. This is a homebuilt Great Lakes.

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Great Lakes 2T-1E (Modified)

1919-1940 - Golden Age
(Active)

Country: United States
Year: 1931
Engine: Warner
Horsepower: 165
Wingspan: 28 ' 6"
Top Speed: 120 mph (192 km/hr)
Gr. Weight: 1618 lbs (734 kg)
Original/Reproduction: Original

In 1929, the Great Lakes Aircraft Company entered the civilian market with a versatile sport trainer that proved to be affordable, safe and aerobatic. In 1931, stunt pilot “Tex” Rankin helped popularize the Great Lakes by performing 131 consecutive outside loops and flying from the Canadian border to the Mexican border in a record 13 hours and 20 minutes. Orders for 650 trainers fizzled away as the Great Depression deepened. Only 264 were produced before the factory closed in 1936.

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