A stunning replica of the 1929 Travel Air biplane recently took its inaugural flight. Named Sun Siren, it is the fleet-mate of another airplane of the same type, Sky Siren, which has been flying since 2013 and is based at the Oxnard airport in southern California.
Stunning Travel Air Replica Takes Flight
Key Takeaways:
- A new replica 1929 Travel Air biplane, "Sun Siren," recently completed its inaugural flight, joining its fleet-mate "Sky Siren," both meticulously built by Dan Curran and Richard Zeiler with unique art-deco designs.
- While appearing vintage, these biplanes are modernized with Lycoming R-680-13 radial engines and are primarily designed for licensed ash scattering services, with Sky Siren already equipped for this purpose.
- Beyond their primary function, the unique biplanes will attend various barnstormer events, with "Sky Siren" having previously earned recognition at the 2014 EAA AirVenture.
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