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Up-ended North American NA-64, BT-14 shows what trouble an aviation cadet could get into if he applied the brakes too hard while taxiing with the wind coming from behind (tailwind). On average 40% of cadet pilots did not graduate from flying school. Their reward for failure was a quick transfer to the Infantry. Oh, no! :-)
This exhibit is in the "Interwar Years" area in the first huge hangar at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
ZOOM for best viewing...left it fairly big.
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For Aviation Enthusiasts:
The North American (NA-58), Army Air Corps designation BT-14, was a basic trainer developed by North American from its earlier BT-9. Except for the fabric-covered moveable surfaces on the tail and wings, the BT-14 was an all metal aircraft. The Army Air Corps purchased 251 BT-14s.
Very similar to the BT-14, this North American NA-64 is one of a group of aircraft originally built for the French. When Germany defeated France in 1940, undelivered NA-64s were diverted to the Royal Canadian Air Force where they served as Yale I flight and radio operator trainers.
TECHICAL NOTES (BT-14)
Armament: None
Engine: Wright R-985-25 of 450 hp
Crew: Two (instructor pilot and student pilot)
Maximum speed: 177 mph
Range: 765 miles
Service ceiling: 21,650 feet
Bill:)
Comments (31)
debbielove
Top collage again Bill! The sound of grinding metal..... the contact of size 11 boot on seat of pants! It was a great scenario! Way to go Bill! Rob.