History: The Navion was designed as a civilian aircraft and adopted my the military as the L-17. There were no differences between civilian and military on the production line. Military were finished with canvas interiors, military radios/paint and a control lock. My Navion was civilian delivered to Markle Steel Comapany in Houston, TX in 1950…. More
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Ryan Navion Model A modified
History: Built by Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego, California from an original North American design and remaining parts from North American. The aircraft went through various owners until purchased as an “original unmodified” Navion model A in 1978. After that period, I flew the aircraft back from Holister, CA. and began to familiarize myself with… More
Lynda Kilbourne’s North American L17
History: My airplane was not in military service, but it is painted in US Air Force markings. Top Specifications Registration Number Date of Manufacture N1947U 1946 Aircraft Role Nickname Liaison and Forward Air Control Bazooka Baby Aircraft Type: Wingspan: North American L-17 “Navion” 33 feet 5 inches Overall length: Empty weight: 27 feet 6 inches… More
Ryan L-17B Navion 48-1007
History: The NAvion was the first civilian aircraft manufactured by North American Aviation, known for producing legendary military aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang fighter, AT-6 Texan trainer, B-25 Mitchell bomber and F-86 Saber Jet fighter. NAvions are rugged, capable aircraft that have excellent short landing and take-off capabilities, can land on relatively rough fields… More