Cessna 421c Golden Eagle IIi Silhouette 1981

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Cessna 421c Golden Eagle IIi Silhouette 1981

Artist

Greg Reed

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Photograph - Photo

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Sun breaking through the morning fog at the old W10.

I flew it as safety pilot from March to November 1981. It was a great flying corporate transport. Brand new Golden Eagle III with RNAV.
Nikkormat w/Tamron 28mm f2.8 on Kodachrome 64 slide film.

Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III '79 performance and specifications

Horsepower: 374/engine - Two Continental GTSIO-520-L supercharged and fuel injected flat six piston engines of 374 hp / 280 kW
Gross Weight: 7450 lbs
Top Speed: 257 kts
Empty Weight: 5048 lbs
Cruise Speed: 241 kts
Fuel Capacity: 213.00 gal
Stall Speed (dirty): 85 kts
Range: 1197 nm



Manassas Airport [old W10]

First Landing Strip
In 1930, the Manassas Town Council proposed that a landing strip be constructed along Virginia Route 234 near Manassas. At that time the population of Manassas was 1,215 and the Mayor was Harry P. Davis, for whom the current airport was named.

The following year, a group of investors purchased almost 95 acres of land in the area currently known as Manaport Shopping Center along Route 234. The airport was leased to the City of Manassas in 1931 and officially opened on June 8, 1932.
Over the next few years, an additional 12.6 acres were purchased and several improvements were made at the airport. In 1945, the City purchased the airport outright.

Airport Relocation
Due to increased airport activity and encroaching housing development, the City saw that it was necessary to move the airport to a new location. In 1963, 268 acres were purchased with federal, state, and local funds. The new airport was dedicated as the Manassas Municipal Airport on September 20, 1964. The airport had a single 3700' x 100' paved runway, a rotating beacon, maintenance hangar, office, and 30 T-Hangars.

Since 1964, many changes have taken place at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) – Harry P. Davis Field. Additional land was purchased and many improvements were implemented. In 1997, a new 5700' parallel runway, 16L/34R, and taxiway Bravo were constructed. In years to follow, ramp areas, perimeter and access roadways, and a Main Terminal Building were built on the east side of the airfield. Private franchise holders have constructed additional T-Hangars, Corporate Hangars, business complexes, and other facilities.

Source: https://www.manassasva.gov/airport/airport_history.php

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