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Canadair CL-215

Canadair CL-215

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

Design work began in 1966 and the first prototype flew in 1967, production ceased in 1990 because of CL-415 construction beginning. A total of 124 CL-215’s were produced.

ACQUIRED FROM:

F-ZBBT was donated by Bombardier Aerospace in 2000 as part of a deal under which the Province of Ontario purchased several CL-415’s.

POWER

Two 2000 HP Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CA3 18 CYLINDAR RADIALS.

PRIMARY USE:

It was designed for a water bombing role and to scoop up its 5400 litres of water in 10 seconds. It has been used as an aerial sprayer, a patrol aircraft, for search and rescue, air evacuation, cargo and even for passengers.

HISTORY:

Excellent slow speed and low altitude performance, simple reliable design, easy to maintain and able to operate from both land and water bases are traits of the CL-215. A CL-215 set a record of 225 drops on a fire in a single day. This CL-215, constructed in 1972 was purchased in 1974 by France’s Security and was based in Marignane. The plane was retired in 1996. Over the course of its lifetime it dropped 20,331 water bombing loads on fires.

STORY:

Pilots described these aircraft as flying a non-air-conditioned multi-ton slab-sided flying fire truck to drop 5443 kg of liquid onto smoke, turbulence and rising terrain is not a matter to be taken lightly. Few outsiders realize that the CL-215 lacks boosted controls and that the ailerons require sheer muscle power making the Canadair 215 a two-man aircraft.

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 $1,050.00 Anonymous

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.