It was built by Lycoming Aircraft around 1949…it is a type that was used a lot in twin engine civilian aircraft…as well as light tanks and helicopters. It is a GO-435-B engine with about 230 BHP. Six cylinder opposing, air cooled with an oil cooler, geared propeller.
The landing gear, main and tail are from a Fairchild PT-19…as is the control stick assembly and all linkage to the control surfaces. I have switched out the original control stick hand grip and installed a KG-13 control grip. I use the trigger button for my radio and the side button for releasing smoke during air shows.