CD.1 Aérogyre
Explore the CD.1 “Aérogyre,” an innovative French “rotary wing” aircraft from the 1930s, its development, promising initial flights, and tragic end.
Category: Pioneer Light Aircraft
Sports biplanes and light aircraft of the 1920s and 30s that popularized civil flight.
Pollien Biplane
Discover the Pollien Biplane, Canada’s early aviation pioneer. Designed by Dutch engineer Gustave Pollien in 1912, leading to Canadian Aircraft Works.
Caspar C.26
Explore the unique Caspar C.26, a German two-seat wooden biplane built in 1925 for the Deutschen Rundflug, powered by a 100 hp Bristol Lucifer engine.
Cordner No. 2
Discover the Cordner No. 2, an innovative 1911 Irish tunnel-wing aircraft by Joseph Cordner. Explore its features, Anzani engine, and early test flights.
CNA 15
Explore the CNA 15, an Italian light sport aircraft by Compagnia Nazionale Aeronautica. Built for racing, it featured a turbocharger but found limited success.
Clipper
Explore the Spartan Clipper, one of Spartan Aircraft Ltd’s first private planes. Its design, modifications, King’s Cup Race participation, and tragic end.
Coanda 1911
Explore the Coanda 1911, Henri Coandă’s innovative twin-engine aircraft. Discover its unique design, powerful Gnome-Gamma engines, and intriguing military trials.
CNA 25
Explore the CNA 25, a 1935 Italian multipurpose high-wing monoplane by Compagnia Nazionale Aeronautica. Featured at the Rome Salon, but limited by flight characteristics.
Porterfield CP-50 Collegiate
Explore the Porterfield CP-50 Collegiate, a light American training aircraft from 1936. Learn about its evolution, variants, and vital role in aviation.
Colossoplane
Explore the Colossoplane, the innovative 1911 British biplane with variable balance. Discover its history, unique design, and flight details from Walton & Edwards.