The Pitcairn Mailwings were developed to carry air mail for the United States Post Office Department. Of simple and robust construction, they had relatively benign flying characteristics.

Aug 11, 2016 · The Pitcairn Mailwing’s beauty hides its role as a rugged workhorse aircraft. Designed to ply the government airmail routes of the 1920s and 1930s, its front passenger/baggage compartment holds 550 pounds of mail.

a PA-5 Mailwing in the Air and Space Museum The Pitcairn Aircraft Company was an American aircraft manufacturer of light utility aircraft. An early proponent of the autogyro, the company, later known as the Autogiro Company of America among other names, remained in …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Pitcairn PA-7s were said to cruise at 115 mph with the J-6 powerplant, and had a service ceiling of 16,000 feet. A different mission awaited this PA-7 Mailwing, purchased by Horizon Coal Company in Pennsylvania to carry sample promotional bags of …

Engine type was a Wright Whirlwind of 220 hp. Cancelled by the FAA as destroyed on 28 October 1947. Built in 1930 and was used flying the mail. After that, it was based in Hollywood and used for movie work, including an appearance in the 1947 "Blaze of Noon". It is currently owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).

Mar 22, 2025 · Model: PA-7S Details on the PITCAIRN PA-7S aircraft, based on current FAA records. This includes specifications, engine type, and other key details.

The PA-7 is a 3-place airplane with seating for the pilot in the rear cockpit and two passengers in the front. This example is fitted with a fireproof metal box in the front cockpit used to...

Constructed as a PA-7. To unknown owner with c/r NC95W. After an airmail career became based in Hollywood, CA, and was used for movie work. Used in the filming of the movie Blaze …

Aircraft photo of NC95W - Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing, taken by Bob Thomas at East Troy - Municipal (57C) in Wisconsin, United States on 20 July 2003 during the East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003. Built in 1930 and was used flying the mail.

Harold F. Pitcairn and Agnew Larsen were the money and brains behind the Pitcairn PA-5 "Mailwing," a trim fighterline open-cockpit biplane. This airplane achieved a reputation for efficiency and reliability that resulted in a production run for it and its derivatives of well over one hundred aircraft.