Gee Bee Z.
Granville Brothers Aircraft was an aircraft manufacturer in operation from 1929 until its bankruptcy in 1934. The firm was located at the Springfield Airport in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Granville Brothers, Zantford, Thomas, Robert, Mark and Edward are best known for the production of the three Gee Bee Super Sportster air racers, the Models Z, R1 and R2, which are synonymous with the golden age of air racing.
The Gee Bee Model Z was the first of the Super Sportster aircraft built with the sole intent of winning the Thompson Trophy, which it did in 1931. However, it soon suffered a fatal crash during a world speed record attempt, starting the reputation of the Gee Bee aircraft as killers.
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Various modifications for good flight performance in RF 7.5.
Standard flight controls include throttle, rudder, elevators, and ailerons. No landing flaps.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
This is a nice example of the Gee Bee racers. Pleasant flying characteristics and easy landings.
Granville Brothers Aircraft was an aircraft manufacturer in operation from 1929 until its bankruptcy in 1934. The firm was located at the Springfield Airport in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Granville Brothers, Zantford, Thomas, Robert, Mark and Edward are best known for the production of the three Gee Bee Super Sportster air racers, the Models Z, R1 and R2, which are synonymous with the golden age of air racing.
The Gee Bee Model Z was the first of the Super Sportster aircraft built with the sole intent of winning the Thompson Trophy, which it did in 1931. However, it soon suffered a fatal crash during a world speed record attempt, starting the reputation of the Gee Bee aircraft as killers.
>>>
Various modifications for good flight performance in RF 7.5.
Standard flight controls include throttle, rudder, elevators, and ailerons. No landing flaps.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
This is a nice example of the Gee Bee racers. Pleasant flying characteristics and easy landings.
