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Description
| Manufacturer: | Gee Bee | |
| Base model: | Model Z | |
| Designation: | Model Z | |
| Basic role: | Racer | |
Specifications
| Empty Weight: | 935 lb | 424 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,400 lb | 634 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Warner Scarab "50" | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 125 | ||
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 130 mph | 209 km/h | 112 kt |
| Max Speed: | 155 mph | 249 km/h | 134 kt |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Fantasy of Flight | Polk City | Florida |
| Museum of Flying | Santa Monica | California |
Model Z on display
Fantasy of Flight | Museum of Flying |
Recent comments by our visitors
| PUYENCHET NANTES, OTH | I'M AN AIRLINE PILOT FOR AIR FRANCE AND JUST BACK FROM SEATTLE.THE BILL TURNER AND ED MARQUARDT GEE BEE REPLICA IS IN THE BOEING AIRFIELD MUSEUM.I WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME MORE INFORMATIONS ABOUT THIS REPLICA(WING RIBS PROFILE,PLANS USED,BALANCE...)I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT THE PERSON WHO IS A GOOD FRIEND OF THEM,REF bmcj,CA.
THANKS IN ADVANCE,ERIC 03/20/2008 @ 09:15 [ref: 20215] |
| bmcj , CA | I was a long-time friend of Bill Turner and Ed Marquardt and was around during the building of Bill's Gee Bee Model Z. It WAS the one used in the movie "Rocketeer".
Other posts give differing opinions on where this particular Gee Bee is now. It was, at one time, in the Santa Monica Museum of Flying in California, but was later (2003) picked up by the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. As far as I know, it is still in Seattle. Museum of Flight's website seems to confirm that if it is not outdated. Their website is www.musemofflight.org. Bruce :) 03/01/2008 @ 20:00 [ref: 19835] |
| Kane Wallick Pittsburgh, PA | the R1,R2,Z are among my favorite aircraft. im especially fond of the R2, im currently attending the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics to obtain my A&P lic., also my avionics lic. im aiming my professional carrier toward the homebuilt aircraft.
with some of the extra education i am thinking of pursuing, i hope to one day build a personal full replica of an R2, not for any speed relations just a fun flyer. i was just wondering if anyone had any info on where i could find a decent planset or more information than ive been able to surf for? Email me with any help thank you Kane_Wallick@YAHOO.COM 02/26/2008 @ 19:17 [ref: 19788] |
| pasha , MD | What is the source of the image below with Bayles' signature? Why is the airplane in color and everything elese in black and white? I have seen this picture in some of the books before but not with the signature and not with the airplane in color. If anyone knows anything about that image, please let me know. Thanks! 01/30/2008 @ 12:20 [ref: 19475] |
| R.C. Jenkins Niceville, FL | After entering civilian life from the Air Force (1959) I began work at Uniter Aircraft Corporation's Research Laboratories in East Hartford, Ct. Here is where I met Howell "Pete" Miller, the once Chief Engineer for the Granville Brothers Aircraft Company. Also at the same facility was Mark Granville of the Granville Brothers company. Mark was a very wise and clever machinist who took me under his wing from time to time, educating me in the art of machine work. I worked in the Design Department with Pete Miller. Pete spent most of his day crunching numbers on his slide rule as he was that person responsible for the most complicated of calculations.
Pete was a very quiet,humble man. He was excited to learn that Delmar Benjamin planned to build and fly a replica of the Gee Bee R-1. Pete became involved in this project by providing solutions in areas where the original plans and drawings were missing or destroyed. Pete was absolutely thrilled when Delmar in the R-1 Racer replica were granted permission to fly into Bradley Field in nearby Windsor Locks where this plane makes its final home. The replica has no radios therefore the special approval. It was indeed an extreme pleasure to have known and worked with both of these gentlemen associated with the building of the Gee Bee aircraft. 01/22/2008 @ 05:00 [ref: 19393] |
| R.C. Jenkins Niceville, FL | After entering civilian life from the Air Force (1959) I began work at Uniter Aircraft Corporation's Research Laboratories in East Hartford, Ct. Here is where I met Howell "Pete" Miller, the once Chief Engineer for the Granville Brothers Aircraft Company. Also at the same facility was Mark Granville of the Granville Brothers company. Mark was a very wise and clever machinist who took me under his wing from time to time, educating me in the art of machine work. I worked in the Design Department with Pete Miller. Pete spent most of his day crunching numbers on his slide rule as he was that person responsible for the most complicated of calculations.
Pete was a very quiet,humble man. He was excited to learn that Delmar Benjamin planned to build and fly a replica of the Gee Bee R-1. Pete became involved in this project by providing solutions in areas where the original plans and drawings were missing or destroyed. Pete was absolutely thrilled when Delmar in the R-1 Racer replica were granted permission to fly into Bradley Field in nearby Windsor Locks where this plane makes its final home. The replica has no radios therefore the special approval. It was indeed an extreme pleasure to have known and worked with both of these gentlemen associated with the building of the Gee Bee aircraft. 01/22/2008 @ 04:56 [ref: 19392] |
| Phil , NC | The Museum of Flying Gee Bee is the one used in the Rocketeer and was built by Bill Turner and Ed Marquart in 1975. The aircraft is not an exact replica... the wings and fuselage have been lengthened. Also, the engine is a 450 HP Pratt & Whitney R-985 whereas the original was a supercharged R-985 boasting 535 hp. The Fantasy of Flight Gee Bee is an exact Z replica built by Jim Kimball Enterprises in Zellwood, Florida. Delmar Benjamin, who flew a replica Gee Bee R2 on the airshow circuit for 11 years, did all the test flying before the aircraft went to Kermit Weeks. I think Kermit flew it 3 times before parking it. 01/19/2007 @ 11:10 [ref: 15228] |
| Jeremy West Brisbane Qld, OTH | The Gee Bee Z replica used in the Rocketeer is the only flying replica in the world.Its currently housed at the Fantansy of Flight Musem in the USA.It has an extended wingspan and fuselarge to help with stabillity,landing speeds.There is a ressonable amount of info to be found on the net just type in Granville Brothers and see what you get. 09/17/2006 @ 22:54 [ref: 14201] |
| Jeremy West Brisbane Qld, OTH | The Gee Bee Z replica used in the Rocketeer is the only flying replica in the world.Its currently housed at the Fantansy of Flight Musem in the USA.It has an extended wingspan and fuselarge to help with stabillity,landing speeds.There is a ressonable amount of info to be found on the net just type in Granville Brothers and see what you get. 09/17/2006 @ 22:53 [ref: 14200] |
| Bill Kohler Eugene, OR | Hi Jim;
Just doing a little late nite surfing about my favorite airplane and ran across your question about "Z" replica mods. Do you still need answers? You can email me directly if you like and I will tell you all that I have learned. Bill K 11/04/2004 @ 07:46 [ref: 8552] |
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