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Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982–83 General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 19 ft 3 in (5.87 m) Wingspan: 27 ft 0 in (8.23 m) Wing area: 130 sq ft (12 m 2) Airfoil: NACA 4415 Empty weight: 640 lb (290 kg) Gross weight: 1,040 lb (472 kg) Fuel capacity: 14 US gallons (53 L) Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine 1,834 cc flat-four, 60 hp (45 kW ...
Newton Thornberry Bass (28 Oct 1903 [1] – 6 February 1983), was a prolific oil executive and a key figure in the growth of Apple Valley, California, United States.He and partner Bernard "Bud" Westlund owned Apple Valley Ranchos Land Development Co. Begun in 1946, the company was the beginning of the development that became the incorporated Town of Apple Valley, CA.
The Aerospace Walk of Honor in Lancaster, California, US, honors test pilots who have contributed to aviation and space research and development.. Monument to Jerry Gentry. The Aerospace Walk of Honor awards were established in 1990 by the City of Lancaster "to recognize the important contributions of unique and talented aviators who soared above the rest."
The State Mining Bureau was renamed the Division of Mines and Geology in 1862. Its pseudonym, the California Geologic Survey, was established in January 2002. [15] In 1869, George Davidson, an assistant coast surveyor, compiled the book Pacific Coast: Coast Pilot of California, Oregon, and Washington Territory. The 262-page volume is complete ...
The new company, founded by members of the AVG Flying Tigers immediately sold four RB-1 aircraft to other buyers, which paid for the entire WAA contract. [ 5 ] The seven remaining National Skyways aircraft were used to transport a variety of cargo, shipping fruit and furniture from its base in Long Beach, California .
The largest decline came from North America, where volume dropped 9.9%, largely due to sales of Bud Light. Sales to retailers and wholesalers were down 13.7% and 10.7%, respectively, in the US.
There’s a Buddha in the cockpit. The orange-robed icon looks on as the pilot speedily executes a dramatic last-minute turn to land the A319 on the slender runway.
Pilot's view of Edwards Air Force Base, showing the main base area, located beside Rogers Dry Lake. The Happy Bottom Riding Club (1935–1953), was a dude ranch , restaurant, and hotel operated by aviator Florence "Pancho" Barnes near Edwards Air Force Base in the Antelope Valley of California 's Mojave Desert .