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Constructed as a L-29R. |
March 1968 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Ceskoslovenske Vojenske Letectvo with s/n 2817. |
From 23 October 1990 to 26 August 1991 |
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To Zdenek Sedlacek with new c/r OK-XXA. |
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Converted to a L-29.
The aircraft was converted by Aer Vodochody into a two-seater with two controls. New radio equipment was installed for US operations. The pumping system was modified, suspended tanks were added. The photographic equipment was dismantled. |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
From 28 August 1991 to By 1992 |
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To Mira Slovak Aerobatics Inc, Santa Paula, CA with new c/r N3098E. |
From May 1992 to By 1995 |
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To Aero Delfin Group Inc, Santa Paula, CA keeping c/r N3098E. |
From By 1993 to By 1994 |
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Operated by Fantasy Fighters Inc/Larry Salganek, Santa Fe, NM. |
From 11 February 1998 to By 2000 |
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To Peter Bonofiglio, Big Bear City, CA keeping c/r N3098E. |
From 25 October 2000 to By 2001 |
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To Corporate Development Services Inc, NV keeping c/r N3098E. |
22 February 2001 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX50DG (L-29 DELFIN, 2817) issued. |
12 June 2001 |
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To Corporate Development Services Inc, Carson City, NV with new c/r N50DG. |
27 January 2010 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N50DG.
Sale reported to a new owner in San Mateo, CA. |
11 March 2010 |
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To Gregory C. McNutt, San Mateo, CA keeping c/r N50DG. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #76, named VodoFinish.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Greg McNutt from San Mateo, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 387.238 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 381.603 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 378.551 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 392.957 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 400.909 mph. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
2 March 2011 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX50DG (L-29 DELFIN, 2817) issued. |
9 June 2011 |
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To Gregory C. McNutt, Sunnyvale, CA keeping c/r N50DG. |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #76, named VodoFinish.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Jet class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Heather Penney from Edgewater, MD. |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
15 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
15 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
17 May 2012 |
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To Vipers of Delaware, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N50DG. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Reno, NV. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 381.127 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 383.809 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 393.015 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 379.741 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 386.755 mph. |
13 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
14 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
7 June 2013 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX50DG (L-29 DELFIN, 2817) issued. |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Reno, NV. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 387.953 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 391.317 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 383.861 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 374.5 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 380.162 mph. |
11 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
15 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Jon Socolof from Pompton Plains, NJ. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 383.883 mph. Started Heat 1C, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 387.426 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 368.763 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 385.743 mph. |
From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Wilmington, DE. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 493.662 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 377.992 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.462 mph. Started Heat 3, but was disqualified. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 384.497 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 385.635 mph. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Wilmington, DE. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 376.242 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 377.169 mph. Started Heat 2D, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 368.321 mph. Started Heat 3, but was disqualified. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 374.768 mph. |
10 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Reno, NV. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 386.947 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 362.698 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 384.402 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 383.308 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 385.37 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 392.702 mph. |
11 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
The markings in 2019 remained unchanged from 2018. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Arlington, MA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 405.735 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 383.676 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 379.458 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 390.934 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 396.011 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 407.057 mph. |
12 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
15 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Arlington, MA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 379.638 mph. Started Heat 2D, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 364.692 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 380.428 mph. |
19 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
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To Corporate Development Services Inc, Las Vegas, NV keeping c/r N50DG. |
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Based at Thunder Delpins, March ARB, Riverside, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Markings Applied: TD |
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Based at Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.
View the Location Dossier |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #6, named SLUGGO.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Matt Conklin from Boise, ID. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 392.795 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 393.207 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 380.848 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 400.814 mph. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
12 May 2023 |
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To Vipers of Delaware, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N50DG. |
29 October 2023 |
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To McCormack Robert, Sacramento, CA keeping c/r N50DG. |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
