Bal-Aire BA

The 1960 Bal-Aire BA single-place open cockpit biplane was designed and built by UAL pilot Ballard Leins over a two-year period.

With wooden wings, steel tube fuselage and registered N4951E, it cost $2,100.

Engine: 150hp Franklin 6A4-150
Wingspan: 21’0″
Length: 17’6″
Useful load: 300 lb
Max speed: 125 mph
Cruise: 110 mph
Stall: 55 mph
Seats: 1