Fleet Finch

The Fleet Finch (Fleet Model 16) is a two-seat tandem training biplane produced by Fleet Aircraft of Fort Erie Ontario. There were a number of variants mainly based on engine variations. Over several years beginning in 1939 a total of 447 Finches were built nearly all (431) of them for use as elementary trainers in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) during the Second World War.

* Fleet Model 16 - Fleet Finch - strengthened Canadian production version with sliding canopy, powered by a 130 hp de Havilland Gipsy Major engine (ca.1
Taylorcraft, Fleet Finch, Fleet Fawn, Stinson 105, Stinson Station Wagon, Fairchild 24 and Cub Coupe. Instructors were training US and Canadian pilots.2
"Testing the new suit in a Fleet Finch aircraft at Camp Borden in 1941. Dr. Franks, fully conscious at 6G, with the suit filled with water to heart level.3
(1952) C-FPZZ Parked ( Cornell & Fleet Finch in background) @ Edenvale Aerodrome (CNV8) Stayner, ON Canada Comments and faves 1.4
Fleet Finch - Peter Handley/Vintage Aircraft of Canada Stanley’s Annual Fly-in is the longest standing and largest of its kind in Canada.5
FLEET FINCH Model 16s were developed specifically for the RCAF by Fleet Aircraft of Fort Erie.6
Fleet Finch Sponsor the Fleet Finch for 20 mins of flying for only $180.7

Made by Fleet Aircraft.

The Consolidated PT-3 was the inspiration of the Fleet Finch 16B that was used by the Canadians as a primary trainer. Reuben H.8
The Fleet Finch was used for Elementary Flying Training during the Second World War. Visit: 9efts.blogspot.com 12efts.blogspot.comhttp://wn.9
Training School, St Eugene, Ontario on Fleet Finch biplanes and his advanced training at 2 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) at Uplands, Ontario, on North American Harvard aircraft.10
well, a Fleet Finch airplane was slung on the longline to give it the effect of flying, yet still allow for easy filming.11
In London Ontario Jerry learned to fly the Fleet Finch and was one of the first to solo.12
On the right is a Fleet Finch and on the left, a Li’l Buzzard. A Chinook Plus 2 is parked behind them tail first along with various other planes seen in the background.13
Empty Weight Lb
1222
More Users
Portugal
Eng 1 Type
Kinner B-5 five-cylinder radial piston engine
Max Speed Mph
104
Cruise Speed Kmh
137
Ceiling Ft
10500
Cruise Speed Mph
85
Range Km
483
Introduced
1939
Status
Retired
Max Speed Kmh
167
Span In
Wing Area Sqm
59
Gross Weight Lb
2000
Number Built
606
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
435
Empty Weight Kg
509
Gross Weight Kg
908
Retired
1947
Height In
9
Primary user
Royal Canadian Air Force
Climb Rate Ms
2
Manufacturer
Fleet Aircraft
Met Or Eng
eng
Range Miles
300
First Flight
8
Production End Year
1941
Height Ft
7
Span Ft
28
Wing Area Sqft
194
Production Start Year
1939
Span M
9
Length Ft
21
Height M
2
Ceiling M
3200
Eng 1 Hp
125
Eng 1 Number
1
Produced
1939
Length In
8
Length M
7
Category
Biplane aircraft
Canadian military trainer aircraft 1930-1939
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft

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