Fairchild P-19 Basic Trainer

Fairchild P-19 Basic Trainer

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.7

Donor: Joe Bridi

A wooden model of the Fairchild P-19 basic trainer aircraft (#34). This airplane was used as a primary trainer in WWII.

FIA Rubber Powered Free-Flight Aircraft Model

FIA Rubber Powered Free-Flight Aircraft Model

Craftsman: Andrey Burdov

Catalog #: 2014.7.7

Contributor: Edward Swenton Jr.

This plane features a carbon fiber fuselage with brass tube rear section, carbon fiber leading edge on the inner wing sections, and custom formed carbon fiber tube as a spar in the outer sections of the double dihedral wings.

Four Seasons R/C Trainer Airplane

Four Seasons R/C Trainer Airplane

Craftsman: Joe Bridi

Catalog #: 2015.26.3

Donor: Joe Bridi

This R/C trainer amphibian aircraft model was built by Joe Bridi and named, “Four Seasons.”

G-21A Grumman Goose (Air Catalina)

G-21A Grumman Goose (Air Catalina)

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.36.1

Donor: Joe Bridi

Mr. Sarosi modeled three different versions of the Grumman, including this Goose amphibian plane in the color scheme of Catalina Airlines.

Gasparin Micro Taylorcraft Flyer With CO2 Engine

Gasparin Micro Taylorcraft Flyer With CO2 Engine

Craftsman: Stefan Gasparin

Knapp Collection #: 289

Catalog #: 2011.32.9

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

The Gasparin CO2 Micro Flyer with a G2.6 “World’s Smallest CO2 Engine,” has a wingspan of just 6.3 inches and weighs a total of 3.5 grams with engine.

GeeBee R1 Racing Plane

GeeBee R1 Racing Plane

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.11

Donor: Joe Bridi

This is a wooden model GeeBee R1 racing plane—a special-built racing plane designed to vie for the Thompson trophy.

Grumman F7F Tigercat

Grumman F7F Tigercat

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2014.14.3

Donor: Joe Bridi

A wooden model Grumman F7F Tigercat “NATC.” The F7F Tigercat was a twin engine fighter that could operate from Midway class carriers or larger.

Grumman F7F Tigercat

Grumman F7F Tigercat

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.3

Donor: Joe Bridi

A wooden model Grumman F7F Tigercat “NATC.” The F7F Tigercat was a twin engine fighter that could operate from Midway class carriers or larger.

Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat Diecast Model

Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat Diecast Model

Craftsman: First Gear Collectibles

Catalog #: 2015.41.2

Donor: Joe Bridi

A diecast model of the Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat (Marines, #G-142) made by First Gear Collectibles.

Grumman G-44 Widgeon (Inline Engines)

Grumman G-44 Widgeon (Inline Engines)

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.5

Donor: Joe Bridi

Mr. Sarosi modeled three different versions of the Grumman G-44 Widgeon amphibian plane, including this one with inline engines.

Grumman G-44 Widgeon (Radial Engines)

Grumman G-44 Widgeon (Radial Engines)

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.4

Donor: Joe Bridi

Mr. Sarosi modeled three different versions of the Grumman G-44 Widgeon amphibian plane, including this one with radial engines.

Grumman Goose Amphibian Airplane

Grumman Goose Amphibian Airplane

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2015.26.7

Donor: Joe Bridi

This wooden scale model of a Grumman Goose amphibian airplane was built by Ralph Sarosi.

Laird Solution Biplane

Laird Solution Biplane

Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi

Catalog #: 2013.35.6

Donor: Joe Bridi

A wooden model of the original Laird LC-DW500 Super Solution, aka “Sky Buzzard,” racing biplane.

Loop Aircraft Tachometer

Loop Aircraft Tachometer

Craftsman: Pat Loop

Knapp Collection #: 22

Catalog #: 2008.16.04

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/4 scale aircraft tachometer was designed and built by Pat Loop in 1995. It displayed accurate readings from 0 to 7,000 rpm.

Mama Mia XL FA1 R/C Aircraft

Mama Mia XL FA1 R/C Aircraft

Craftsman: Joe Bridi

Catalog #: 2015.32.2

Donor: Joe Bridi

Joe Bridi built this sizable “Mama Mia” XL FA1 2m/2m R/C aircraft.

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