The tricycle gear conversion to the Model 18 gave the aircraft significantly better ground handling characteristics. Because the aircraft was now close to its in-flight attitude while sitting on the ground, a new doorway with integrated stairs was made to assist ingress and egress. It also meant greater passenger comfort while boarding and during ground maneuvers as the aircraft's floor was no longer on an incline, but level with the ground.
Lockheed L-1049B Super Constellation N105CF (c/n 4137) is owned by the Super Constellation Flyers Association and this classic, gracious aircraft is for sale. But the buyer will have to take in account that the best parts went to Switzerland...
The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, or Super Tweet, is a USA light attack aircraft developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer in the 1960s and 1970s. The A-37 served with distinction during the Vietnam War and in peacetime service afterwards. 577 build.
