The original Stinson L-13, sometimes referred to as the Grasshopper, was a light observation and utility aircraft developed by Stinson under Consolidated Vultee. The aircraft featured a tailwheel landing gear, conventional high wings, and was powered by a Franklin O-425-6 engine. The Acme Centaur, derived from modified L-13A models, was designed for bush plane operations,…
The Aces High Cuby is a series of single-engine, light sports kitplanes marketed for non-professional home building by the Canadian Aces High Light Aircraft company. This aircraft family was produced until 1990, offering two versions: the single-seat Cuby I and the Cuby II, featuring a side-by-side configuration for two seats. Red Box is delighted to…
The AC Mobil 34 Chrysalin is a two-seat light kitplane manufactured by the small French company AC Mobil 34. A kitplane refers to aircraft assembled by individuals in non-professional settings, either from plans or assembly kits. The Chrysalin monoplane is constructed from composite materials and features a fixed tricycle landing gear, as well as a…
The Fournier RF-9, later manufactured by ABS Aircraft, is a two-seat motorglider aircraft that originated in France and was introduced in the late 1970s. It is equipped with high aspect ratio wings that can be folded for storage and transport convenience. The RF-9 boasts a side-by-side configuration for both the pilot and passenger. Red Box…
The Cessna 500 Citation I stands as a compact twin-engine corporate business jet, marking the inception of the Citation family. In the late 1960s, Cessna unveiled plans for an eight-seat jet, leading to the development of the Fanjet 500 prototype, later refined and rebranded as the Citation. Equipped with twin Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1 turboprop…