& MODEL 108 VOYAGER
The Stinson Aircraft
Company produced a series of light aircraft
between 1920 and 1950. Founded by famed stunt pilot Eddie Stinson,
the company passed through several corporate hands on his death
in 1932, including Consolidated-Vultee and finally Piper Aircraft.
The model 105 was a three-seat
light aircraft introduced in 1939
which immediately proved popular, attracting orders the company
struggled to meet. When the USA entered WW2 the aircraft was
re-designed as a military liaison aircraft, designated the L-5.
Over 3,500 were produced
between 1942 and 1945, becoming one
of the most used but least recognised US aircraft of the WW2.
Known as the "Flying Jeep" the aircraft was used for artillary
spotting, medical evacuation, reconnaissance and transport.
Following WW2 the company
introduced the Model 108 to compete
directly against Cessna and Piper. Known for being stable, light on
the controls, and easy to fly, it featured a huge cabin, luxurious
amenities and had an impressive payload capacity. When Stinson
was bought by Piper in 1950, they produced the model for a few
more years.
This CD contains flight
and maintenance manuals for the L-5 and
the Model 108. This CD has been copied from the original flight
manuals and retains any colour pages.
