100 year anneversery of flight in Canada

[Len Petterson]

It is upcomming on the 23 february 2009 in just a few weeks.
A replica of the Silver Dart has been built here in Niagara region by many entusiasts with some sponsors donations and many hours of work.
Go to: silverdartreplica.com for pictures and lots more.
We ran the flight engine again on Sunday, a replica engine has also been built for static display in the museum there it will end up later.
Len Petterson

[Len Petterson]

Re: 100 year anneversery of flight in Canada

Keep our finger crossed for good weather and a Bit of Luck on Friday.The boys are going to attemed a test hop when.

[jim cooper]

Re: 100 year anneversery of flight in Canada

I live in Mayville NY in the summer. I have a 46 T Craft that was rebuilt in 2008. I keep it at Dart Airport, D79. Great airport, lots of taildraggers! Where do you live in Ontario and do you fly into US? If so, come to DART in summer (after April 15th) Regards, Jim Cooper

[Len Petterson]

Re: 100 year anneversery of flight in Canada

The Silver Dart was flown today Friday 7 feb.
Bjarne Tryggvason did a execelent job piloting her as it would bestove a former astronat.
Go to CBC.ca for some tv pictures or silverdartreplica.com for more info.
Len Petterson.