Greenleaf CT-6A / Plxweve CT-6A / Player CT-6A

The Greenleaf CT-6A NX19994 was thought of during a meeting at the airport’s restaurant. Designed in 1940 by W E Player.

A wooden study.

Professor Blake with the model kit

Then the aircraft was built. An all-wood, geodetic construction. All of the wood to make one plane cost $23.00 (in 1940 dollars), the jigs and forms added another $10.20.

Greenleaf CT-6A (c/n 1), Reg. NX19994.

The original motor was a Dayton (Ford Model A), powering NX19994 c/n 1.

Greenleaf CT-6A (c/n 1), Reg. NX19994.

It appeared in several motion pictures.

It was rebuilt in 1960.

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CT-6A Plxweve
Engine: 75hp Continental A-75
Wingspan: 29’0″
Length: 20’6″
Useful load: 528 lb
Max speed: 130 mph
Cruise: 120 mph
Stall: 47 mph
Range: 350 mi
Ceiling: 17,500′
Seats:2

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