Call Aircraft Company

The Call Aircraft Company (CAC or CallAir) was established by Reuel Call in 1939 at Afton, Wyoming to build a touring aircraft of his own design.

History

The hoped to advance the development of its CallAir Model A to the point of starting production in 1940, but the start of World War II delayed the start of production, with the factory operating as an aircraft repair facility for the duration of the conflict. The company was able to continue doing research and development on the Model A, earning a type certificate in July 1944, with the future production model was designated the Model A-2.

CallAir started production of the Model A-2 in late 1945, and in 1946 it purchased the rights to the Interstate Cadet from the Harlow Aircraft Company for $5,000 ($66,000 in 2019).[1]

Production of the Model A and Cadet continued, with variations of both types being developed over time. Sales of the Model A grew with the A-4, which was adapted in 1954 into the world's first purpose-built agricultural aircraft, which was later developed into the A-5, the best seller (83 built, including the A-5 Texan) of the Model A-series.

CallAir found itself struggling against fierce competition from Cessna, Piper, and the masses of war-surplus aircraft flooding the market,[2]. After 20 years of ownership, founder Reuel Call sold the company in 1959, and the company foundered by the end of the year.

In 1962 the company's assets were purchased by the Intermountain Manufacturing Company (IMCO).

Museum

The CallAir Foundation maintains a museum of the company in its hometown.

List

CallAir's aircraft included:

  • CallAir S-1
  • CallAir A
  • CallAir A-2
  • CallAir A-3
  • CallAir A-4
  • CallAir A-5
  • CallAir A-6
  • CallAir A-7
  • CallAir A-9
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References
  1. "Alhambra Airport". Occidental College. Los Angeles. 2013-10-18. Archived from the original on 2007-05-28. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  2. "The Quiet Professor". Air Progress Sport Aircraft. Winter 1969.
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