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Aircraft Information
Hanging on the wall, way above the entrance to the hangar from the hallway. There is a storyboard stand just to the side on the Christavia.
It looks quite like an old Aeronca, but it’s a new design intended for missionary flying in Africa, the aircraft’s name Christavia means “Christ-in-Aviation”. It could be built for wheels, skis, or floats. A variety of engines can be used in this airplane.
The aircraft was the project of a Saskatchewan builder who was unable to complete the work. Our local chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association bought and completed the aircraft as a wall-mounted display. It certainly attracts attention in our hangar.
The Christavia is a single engine, high wing conventional landing gear equipped aircraft. The fuselage is of 4130 steel tube construction. The wings are flapless, predominantly wooden, use a custom Mason airfoil design and are supported by dual wing struts. The exterior is finished with aircraft fabric covering.
