Great Lakes

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.

Great Lakes Aircraft produced 240 of their Sport Trainer, starting in 1929. They were soon famed as delightful aircraft capable of aerobatics. However, the company fell victim to the Great Depression. With so few original Great Lakes available, pilots desiring a Great Lakes Sport Trainer have few options. There have been intermittent limited production runs with modern engines and modified landing gear. Another alternative has been to home-build a version from plans. This homebuilt example is owned and operated by Aerodrome pilot Matt Heuer who performs an impressive 1930s style aerobatic performance during our “History of Flight” air shows on Saturday afternoons throughout the flying season.

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