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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