History: Phoenix was built to honor the biele Albatrosy #3. Biele Albatrosy was the aerobatic demonstration team from the 2nd Air Training Regiment of the Military Air Institute of the Slovak National Uprising in Kosice. Albatross #3 crashed in June 2000, for unknown reasons. Phoenix is an fully modern representation of the original aircraft. Phoenix… More
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Ron & Linda Staley’s L-39
History: EAA Best L39 2011 Top Specifications Registration Number Date of Manufacture N139VS 1968 First Flight Product Aircraft Role Nickname Trainer Albatros Aircraft Type: Wingspan: Aero Vodochody 31 feet 0.5 inches Overall length: Empty weight: 40 feet 5 inches 7340 US pounds Gross weight: Fuel capacity: 1,618 US pounds 528 miles, 935 miles with drop… More
Skyhawk Ventures A-4C Skyhawk
History: Skyhawk Ventures spent eight years searching for scrapped or surplus parts, reworking, and completing the build-up and restoration of N2262Z. The forward fuselage section serves as the backbone of the original aircraft (USN BuNo 149606). This aircraft has a remarkable combat history having served multiple combat tours in Viet Nam with the VA 216… More