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Schroeder-Wentworth 1929 Monoplane

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The Schroeder-Wentworth 1929 Monoplane was designed by Harvey Mummert and R W Schroeder. It first had a tandem landing gear with outriggers, then a tricycle gear; Schroeder-designed automatic variable-pitch prop. A two-place open cockpit, high-wing monoplane, it was registered NX58N.

Constructed at the parent Mercury Corp as a variable-camber wing design for entry in the Guggenheim Safe Aircraft Competition, it was withdrawn after a crash during testing.

Engine: 130hp Comet 7-RA
Wingspan: 57’0″
Length: 28’0″
Useful load: 650 lb
Seats: 2

Schroeder Dragontail

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The 1950 Schroeder Dragontail Goodyear racer (N60298 and race # 50) was all-metal and fitted with a Y-tailed.

The all-metal Goodyear racer built by Paul Schroeder in Rochester, N.Y. The Continental C-85 engine was behind the pilot.

With race number No. 50, it never raced but qualified in January, 1950, at the Miami races at 102 mph.

It was destroyed in testing on 2 August 1950.

Engine: Continental C-85, 85hp pusher
Wingspan: 20’4″
Length: 18’6″
Seats: 1

Schreck FBA-290

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FBA-290 was a four-seat amphibian tourer and VIP transport seaplane, powered by one 300 hp Lorraine 9Na engine
FBA-291 was a version of 290, powered by one 300 hp Gnome & Rhône 7Kb
FBA-292 was unknown version, powered by 300 hp engine, Project only
FBA-293 was a liaison version, powered by one 300 hp Lorraine 9Na engine
FBA-294 was a liaison version, powered by one 300 hp Gnome-Rhône 7Kb engine
FBA-295 was a liaison version, powered by one 300 hp Clegret 9C engine