Built in 1931 in Brooklyn, New York by
the Bird Aircraft Corporation (formerly Brunner- Winkle).
The CK series was the third generation Bird biplane.
Previous models were powered with the 90 horsepower Curtiss OX-5
and the 100 horsepower Kinner K5 radial engine. This airplane
was designed and built for the barnstorming or ride
business. It has room for three passengers and the
pilot. A small fold out jumpseat in the front cockpit
provided room for the third passenger. The Bird was very
unique in the fact that the upper wing was twice the area of the
lower wing. It also was unique in comparison to its competitors
that it carried the same or even a greater load on half of
the available horsepower. This airplane has been part of the Golden
Age Air Museum collection since 2001 and was used for
sightseeing rides up until 2008. It is maintained in
airworthy condition.
GOLDEN AGE AIR MUSEUM
Grimes Airfield ,
371 Airport Road,
Bethel, PA 19507
Telephone: (717) 933-9566
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