Monthly Archives: September 2011

Travel Air Mystery Ship

Posted on September 28, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer The Travel Air Model R was designed and built by employees of the Travel Air Company, mostly on their own time. When the company finally agreed to finance the remaining work an all out effort was put … Continue reading →

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Tilting at Windmills, Rainbows and Convention

Posted on September 28, 2011 by deditor

The Early Years of  Florence Barnes, AKA “Pancho” By:      Norm Goyer Florence Lowe was born on July 21, 1901, the stork didn’t bring the little bundle of joy, a Rolls Royce pulled by six snow white stallions bucking and snorting … Continue reading →

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Aircraft of the Week September 26, 2011

Posted on September 26, 2011 by deditor

Discover the entire history of any of the aircraft below. Click Here to find out how. Aviation Management International is the manufacturer of a line of high quality ground support equipment including the AMI line of portable ground power units. … Continue reading →

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Fairchild F-24W and Fairchild F-24 Ranger

Posted on September 22, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer I would like to thank Wikipedia for historical facts about the Fairchild 24 series, NG The word around Western Massachusetts, after World War II, had the Fairchild F-24 as the airplane of choice to practice for your … Continue reading →

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Looking to Restore a Classic?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer As I have stated many times in the past, there is a correct choice of an aircraft to restore and others that are not. I love antique and classic aircraft almost as much as I love warbirds. … Continue reading →

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