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Old 11-13-2003 | 03:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: BobH

There are several Ryan's flying today. I think that the plane SIG choose to model was a mofidied STA Special. It has a larger engine by 25 hp than the standard STA. Also I believe the front cockpit was not used but kept covered. That plane was on the air show circuit for some years. I dont know if it still flies..??. BobH
I checked www.landings.com for the N27JG registration. It's still active.

N-number : N27JG
Aircraft Serial Number : 151
Aircraft Manufacturer : RYAN AERONAUTICAL
Model : ST-A
Engine Manufacturer : AMA/EXPR
Model : UNKNOWN ENG
Aircraft Year : 1937
Owner Name : GOSNEY JOHN H
Owner Address : BOX 155
LARAMIE, WY, 82070
Type of Owner : Individual
Registration Date : 17-May-1975
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Experimental
Approved Operations : Exhibition

The standard STA had a 150hp Menasco. This particular aircraft has a 200hp Ranger with inverted fuel and oil systems.
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