Post WW2

Meger Heli-Star

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The Heli-star is a two place, homebuilt three rotor helicopter designed by Mike Meger, flight director of Enstrom.

It was equipped with tricycle landing gear, using modified Enstrom F-28 helicopter rotor blades, gearbox and tail boom. Developed in 1969, it was first flown on 25 March 1971.

The helicopter can be flown from either seat with dual controls. The fuselage splits open at the windshield line, sliding forward for access. The helicopter was demonstrated with the front section slid open in flight.

Only the one was built.

Engine: 1 × Lycoming HIO-360-C1A, 205 hp (153 kW)
Main rotor diameter: 3× 29 ft 6 in (8.99 m)
Length: 29 ft (8.8 m)
Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
Empty weight: 1,450 lb (658 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 2,100 lb (953 kg)
Maximum speed: 100 kn (115 mph; 185 km/h)
Cruise speed: 78 kn (90 mph; 144 km/h)
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (4,000 m)
Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
Disk loading: 2.1 lb/sq ft (10 kg/m2)
Crew: 1
Capacity: 1 passenger

McKinnon

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McKinnon-Viking Enterprises

Conversion specialists at Sandy, Oregon, having entered field in 1953 with Grumman Widgeon with wingtip floats and Lycoming engines replacing the original Rangers. Grumman Goose also converted, as McKinnon G-21C with four Lycoming engines, and as Turbo Goose with two turboprops. Became McKinnon-Viking Enterprises 1978, then producing G-21 G Turbo Goose, and Super Widgeon.

McKinnie 165

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Transocean Air Lines subsidiary, Mckinnie Aircraft, developed the all-metal two-seat side-by-side McKinnie 165 with Franklin engine, first flown August 10,1952.

All structural components are of full cantilever construction and are fabricated from aluminium-clad sheet. The McKinnie 165 is fully aerobatic and dual controls are fitted.

Engine: 165 hp Franklin 6A4-165-B3
Wingspan: 23 ft 6 in
Length: 18 ft 3 in
Height: 7 ft
Empty weight: 1200 lb
Loaded weight: 1840 lb
Max speed: 175 mph at SL
Cruise: 160 mph
ROC: 1550 fpm
Range: 720 mi at 170mph at 8000 ft
Range: 1050 mi at 150mph

McGowan & Goguillot SE-5a

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Dan McGowan and “Gogi” Goguillot of Yarrow, B.C., Canada, designed this 7/8 scale replica of the famous World War 1 British Fighter built by the Royal Aircraft Factory. While changes had to be made to accommodate a full size pilot, and an alternate engine chosen when designing the scaled down version as an amateur built sport plane, the replica does resemble the original. It is represented as a much modified, scaled down sport plane, and not a true replica of the original fighter.
Use of a modern 4 cylinder 85 hp Continental engine required a cowling to simulate the original water cooled 200 hp geared Hispano engine, but provides a practical solution for every day operation.
This airplane was built by Dan McGowan at Richmond, B.C. and was flown regularly since its construction in 1970, and was a regular participant in homebuilt flypasts at airshows. Donated to the Canadian Museum of Flight by Dr. Fred Hemming of Vancouver in 1983.
This aircraft was returned to flying condition by the Canadian Museum of Flight and since 1997 once again participated in airshows.

Serial 002, CF-QGL
Engine: Continental C-85, 85 hp
Cruise speed: 90 mph (145 km/h)
Empty weight: 790 lb (358 kg)
Loaded weight: 1,100 lb (499 kg)
Span: 22 ft 10 in (6.9 m)
Length: 14 ft 4 in (4.3 m)
Height: 7 ft 2 in (2.2 m)