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ST-27 Saunders

ST-27 SAUNDERS

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

In 1969 the first aircraft was converted and in 1974 production ceased. In 1989 the last ST-27 Saunders was withdrawn for service. Only 13 were produced

ACQUIRED FROM:

C-GCML was donated to the museum by Voyager Airways in 1994

POWER

Two 770 HP Pratt and Whitney PT6A-34 Turbo-props.

PRIMARY USE:

Used on gravel airstrips in remote areas for passenger transport

HISTORY:

The Saunders ST-27 was a deHavilland Heron converted by Saunders Aircraft of Gimli Manitoba in 1975. Modifications to the aircraft included lengthening the fuselage and replacing four Gypsy Piston engines with two Pratt and Whitney turbines. It was a short haul plane suited for use on gravel airstrips in remote areas of the north. Only one Saunders ST-27 has ever crashed. The Saunders was intended to be a modern low-cost commuter aircraft with a capacity of 23.

STORY:

John Peacock of Navan, Ontario, trained pilots on the Saunders ST-27 for Northward Airlines, Gateway Aviation and Voyageur Airways. Peacock describes it as a great plane and a great glider. It is said the Reg Kersey would regularly demonstrate the ST-27 by feathering both engines at 10,000 feet 35 miles from Gimli and gliding to a landing at Gimli.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Honorary ownership of the item for one year: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
  • One Year Individual Membership to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
  • A certificate of honorary ownership
  • Recognition of honorary ownership on display with the aircraft or truck in the museum for the year
  • Opportunity to have your photo taken with or in (where possible) your plane or truck
  • Any donor with a winning bid over $1000 will have their name added to the donor board in the centre's lobby
Organization
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Value
$0.00
Starting Bid
$100.00

Item

# Bid Status By Date
1 $100.00 SaultFOX

This auction closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM.

Pickup Instructions

Shortly after winning your bid on any number of the planes included in the auction, you will be contacted by the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Detailed instructions regarding how to claim your winnings, along with each of the included perks will be included in this email.

For any auction related questions, please email [email protected]

Closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:00:00 PM

About Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Adventure takes off at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. This one-of-a-kind and interactive museum is located in the historic waterfront hangar of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, which was instrumental in the development of bush flying and forest fire management in Northern Ontario. Explore 24 aircraft exhibits (some you can enter!) including the original De Havilland Beaver aircraft and the CL-215 waterbomber. Learn about flight in the Children’s Flight Centre with hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a viewing of Wildfires!, our award-wining film about forest fire fighting in the North! Find unique gifts and STEM-themed toys in our gift shop. Get inspired with a guided tour about the development of bushplanes and forest fire management – available daily 10am and 2pm. Get “buggy” with Entomica Insectarium when you select the Adventure Pass admission option. Our Event Centre is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate and social functions. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre makes an excellent day trip for school field trips and recreational bus tours.