Flying Corvairs

Herbert Townsend, Bath, N.Y., GN-1
First Year Flown on Corvair Power: 2002
N-number: N2408R
Builder of Aircraft and Engine: Herbert Townsend, 5752 Windfall Road, Bath, NY 14810
Year Aircraft was Built: 2001
Type of Conversion: Wynne/Pietenpol with blower fan and no electric start
Engine Year: 1968
Engine Displacement: 164cid
Propeller Diameter, Pitch and Make: Culver 66x29
Herbert Townsend writes: "I like the Corvair because it not only looks like an aircraft motor, but does not need reduction drive."