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LONG-EZ
The distinctive look of the Long-EZ comes to us from the mind of the famous aircraft designer, Burt Rutan. Designed for efficiency, this aircraft is capable of traveling 1,600 miles on only 50 gallons of fuel.
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WACO
A leading design in its time, WACO (pronounced WAH-CO) aircraft are once again being produced in small numbers according to the original design but with safer, more modern systems installed in place of the old.
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RV-8
This RV-8A is a tandem two seat, single engine, kit plane with tricycle gear, a catchy design and a nice paint scheme to match it.
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GYROCOPTER
Not a helicopter, not a fixed wing aircraft, nor even a hybrid, gyrocopters go by many different names but are a class unto themselves.
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PHANTOM RACER
Designed and built from the ground up for speed. As a National Champion at the Reno Air Races, the Phantom Racer lives up to expectations.
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NEMESIS NXT
Breaker of 16 world speed records, this two place, single engine kit plane is quickly becoming a favorite on the racing circuit and has good looks to boot.
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UH-1H SUPER HUEY: CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF FORESTRY
In 1981, the California Department of Forestry (CDF) acquired 12 UH-1F helicopters from the Air Force. They were modified for fire fighting and used by CDF until 1990 when they were replaced by newer, highly modified, Vietnam-era UH-1F helicopters. Referred
to as the “Super Huey”, the CDF has nine available statewide for the 2006 Fire Season.
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STEARMAN E-75
Built as a private venture by the Stearman Aircraft Company and later bought by Boeing, the E-75 Kaydet was widely used as a trainer during the Second World War and became a very popular, inexpensive general aviation airplane after the war. Today, more than 1,000 are still flying across the globe.
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ISKRA TS-11
The Polish and Indian Air Forces use the Iskra TS-11 as a light trainer and light tactical aircraft. The landing gear is of the tricycle type and designed for rough field operations. The Iskra’s wingspan stretches 33 feet and it weights 5424 lbs empty.
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THE ARMED FORCES AERO CLUB
The Armed Forces Aero Club traces its history back to the 1960's as the original Miramar Flying Club. Now home-based at nearby Montgomery Field, it features a variety of aircraft for the recreational and training flight needs of both military and civilian pilots. On display from the AFAC fleet are a new Liberty XL-2 with state-of-the-art avionics technology, and a classic Cessna 177RG Cardinal. For more info visit www.flyafac.com.
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GLOBE SWIFT
The birthplace of the Swift was Ft. Worth, TX, in early 1940. The very first low wing, two-place retractable gear aircraft called "The Swift" was built as what would be called today a "homebuilt," by Mr. R.S. "Pop" Johnson of Ft. Worth. Mr. Johnson was reputed to have taken the trial delivery of a Culver Cadet, measured its vital organs and returned it to Culver, no purchase. Then he built himself an aircraft and began looking for a financier and builder. The Globe Aircraft Company stepped forward and built the Swift. And Mr. Johnson became an employee of Globe.
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