1946 LUSCOMBE 8A SILVAIRE
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:39 pmThe Luscombe 8 Silvaire was a highly successful two seat high wing light aircraft built in the years surrounding World War 2.
The Model 8 used the new horizontally-opposed small engines that had just been developed by the engine manufacturers.
For simplicity, the aircraft was designed with a round firewall to minimize frontal area and simplify construction.
Although it was alleged this might allow the installation of a small radial engine if the flat four did not work,
none of the original design engineers recall that being a design consideration. Today it remains popular as
a classic aircraft. This beautifully restored 8A is often seen at air shows around the country.
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