Category Archives: L-29

Bill Culberson’s L-29C Delphin, 1960’s Soviet Jet Trainer

Bill Culberson’s L-29C Delphin, 1960’s Soviet Jet Trainer

History: From Wikipedia: In the late 1950s, the Soviet Air Force was seeking a jet-powered replacement for its fleet of piston-engined trainers, and this requirement was soon broadened to finding a trainer aircraft that could be adopted in common by Eastern Bloc air forces. Aero’s response, the prototype XL-29 designed by Z. Rublič and K…. More

Rich and Chris Dawe’s Aero Vodochody L29 Delphin

Rich and Chris Dawe’s Aero Vodochody L29 Delphin

History: One of several Czeck aircraft imported by Bill Geiple. Owned and flown by Rich and Chris Dawe of Czechered Aero LLC, located in Melbourne Arkansas(42A). Top Specifications Registration Number Date of Manufacture N11CD 1971 Aircraft Role Nickname Jet Trainer for Eastern Block countries Delphin Aircraft Type: Wingspan: Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin 33 feet 9… More