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Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog in striking Air Cadets of Canada livery lifting off for a glider tow or a training flight.
Tom Johnston
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Spotter's notes
Spotted landing on rwy 06 dragging a tow rope
Aircraft identity
Registration
C-FTZZ
ICAO Type
O1
Model
305A/L-19A/O-1A Bird Dog
Manufacturer
Cessna
Airline
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Livery
Royal Canadian Air Cadets/CAF National Standard yellow & blue scheme
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Lycoming O-540 flat-six piston engine
Thrust
Not applicable (piston engine; 250 hp)
Wingspan
10.97 m
Length
7.87 m
Height
2.24 m
MTOW
1102 kg
Range
852 km
Capacity
2 passengers (pilot and observer/student)
Cruise Speed
197 km/h
Noise Rating
Not formally rated by ICAO; typical for small piston aircraft
Location
Airport Code
YSH/CYSH
Airport Name
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
Runway
06
Camera
Device
iPhone 13