Why the Stinson L-5?
Why the Stinson L-5?
The Stinson L-5 is typical of the type of aircraft developed during WW2 for such duties. Rugged and dependable, the design is all workhorse with little or no concern for aesthetics and requiring no unnecessary embellishments.
What is the Stinson L-5 open cockpit?
Cockpit Guide As you will see, the cockpit of your Stinson L-5 is a mass of open framework tubing, wires and huge areas of perspex. It’s about as close as you can get to an open cockpit without actually being open! Everything is laid out in an orderly manner, controls are very simple and only the bare necessities of life are provided.
What was the Stinson L-5 Sentinel made of?
The Stinson L-5 “Sentinel” was primarily constructed from steel tubing and plywood and was covered with doped cotton fabric. Capable of operating from forward unimproved airstrips, the Stinson L-5 “Sentinel” delivered information and needed supplies to the front line troops.
How many pages are in the L-5 maintenance manual?
This title contains flight and maintenance manuals for the L-5. The files have been scanned from the original flight manuals and retain any colour pages. USAAF Flight Operating Structions for the L-5, L-5B, L-5C OY-1, AN 01-50DB-1 dated 30-6-44 revised to 10-1-45, approx 126 pages.
