Pitcairn Mailwing PA-6
- : United States
- : 1929
- : Wright J-6
- 225
- 33 '
- 135 mph (217 km/hr)
- 2950 lbs (1338 kg)
- : Static Exhibit
- : Original
Designed to carry the night airmail, the Pitcairn had excellent maneuverability, range, speed (130 mph) and was considered a very modern equivalent of the Pony Express in 1929. In later years Pitcairns became popular as crop-dusters because of their excellent load-carrying ability.
Our Pitcairn was originally restored in Vancouver, WA, from a former crop-duster. It was converted to a 220 HP Continental 670 engine and given new wheels and a locking tailwheel as it could be a “handful” on landing. As it was the last Pitcairn built, it was assembled from leftover parts by one of the factory mechanics.This aircraft was flown from Vancouver, Washington to the Aerodrome in 33 hours. It flew at the Aerodrome from 1963 through 1980 when it was put into temporary retirement with the arrival of our New Standards.
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