Monthly Archives: May 2011

Hiding West Coast Aircraft Factories

Posted on May 13, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer The West Coast of the United States was a perfect case of “Bad News”, “Good News.” Our entry into World War II via the Pearl Harbor attack positioned California, Oregon and Washington State as the perfect target … Continue reading →

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Lockheed Hudson, Little Known War Hero

Posted on May 13, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer Thanks to Wikipedia for the history and technical facts of the famous Lockheed Hudson. NG The Lockheed Hudson attack bomber was one of the first designs by Lockheed’s legendary Kelly Johnson. The twin-tailed aircraft was a derivation … Continue reading →

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Aircraft of the Week 5/6/2011

Posted on May 6, 2011 by deditor

Discover the entire history of any of the aircraft below. Click Here to find out how. Jets 2003 PREMIER 1A 1987 CHALLENGER 601 1982 CITATION II 1981 CITATION II 2007 CITATION CJ 1985 CITATION SII 1985 CESSNA CITATION 1984 CITATION … Continue reading →

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Seawind, Soon to be Certified

Posted on May 5, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer I can remember the first time  I saw the sleek design of what would become the Seawind. I saw it at the unlikely place of Ida Grove, Iowa where I was attending a large RC meet. Byron … Continue reading →

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Homebuilts Paved the Way for Current Aircraft

Posted on May 5, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer At one time all aircraft flying were homebuilt-experimental, there were no aeronautical engineers, there were no Curtiss-Wright or Pratt & Whitney engines, no Hamilton Standard props not even any wood Sensenich Propellers from Plant City, Florida. Nope, … Continue reading →

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