Category Archives: Bird of the Week

Stories of aircraft written by Norm Goyer

Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” and its OX-5 Engine

Posted on May 16, 2012 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer In Europe the rotary engine ruled the sky with all combatants using them in the majority of aircraft. The original design, from Germany licensed to England before the war. England then developed the Clerget and Le Rhone … Continue reading →

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Short Transcontinental Mail Composite Aircraft

Posted on May 4, 2012 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer The British Empire in the 1930s was huge, spreat out over many continents where a number of smaller colonies and countries owned and governed by the British Government located in England. The need for quicker travel … Continue reading →

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North American P-82, F-82 Twin Mustang

Posted on April 27, 2012 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer During the closing days of World War II, it was evident to the Army Air Force Generals that a long range fighter bomber was needed in order to reach further targets or to escort large bombers whose … Continue reading →

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Ray Stits, Mr. Homebuilt Aviation

Posted on April 18, 2012 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer It’s a known fact that Richard VanGrunsven, the manufacturer of the outstanding line of RV aircraft started with a Ray Stits Playboy, and why not? It would be hard to find a better engineered and flying two … Continue reading →

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Beechcraft Twin Engine Duchess

Posted on April 12, 2012 by deditor

By:      Norm Goyer We wish to thank Wikipedia for the history and the technical aspects of the Beechcraft Duchess Model 76. NG Piper was producing the Seneca  and their brand new Seminole, Cessna had their very successful twin engine 310, … Continue reading →

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