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Thomas Esperanza 4

Thomas Esperanza 4

YEAR AND NUMBER MADE

The Thomas Espiranza 4 is a home-built amphibian designed by Michael L’Esperence on Montreal Quebec. It was one of only four built in the 1970’s

POWER

180 hp O360 lycoming

PRIMARY USE:

Personal usage

HISTORY:

This plane was built by L’Esperence who is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and was designed with a push propeller. The EAA which is the primary association in the US for those interested in home-built aircraft, hosts the annual aviation show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A description of the prototype appeared in the September 1974 issue of Sport Aviation and the planes plans were available by sending and $8 US money order to Michael in Montreal.

STORY:

Happiness is flying of an amphibian; it is not worrying about an engine failure when flying over a large body of water because it can land anywhere. It can accommodate two adults with a jump seat for an additional passenger.

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 - -

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.