Download from Fly Away Simulation here: https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/24727/x-plane-11-vflyteair-ryan-navion-205-vintage-freeware/ A stunning virtual recreation for X-Plane by vFlyteAir of the Ryan Navion light aircraft originally designed and built by North American Aviation in the 40s and later built by Ryan Aeronautical Company and the Tubular Steel Corporation. The model recreated is the 205HP version - upgraded "improved Navion" released in the 1950s. The model boasts some g

During takeoff on October 19, 2024, a Ryan Navion A experienced a loss of control at Aero Estates Airport in Belleville, Illinois. Airport surveillance footage shows the aircraft lifting off in a nose-high attitude, settling back onto the runway, and bouncing hard multiple times. On the final bounce, the right main wheel separated and the horizontal stabilizer struck the ground, causing substantial damage. The NTSB found no mechanical failures and determined the accident was caused by the pilot’

Kudos to the Navion pilot who landed at Panama City - ECP this afternoon. Only his nose gear would come down. I don’t know his name, but he was Mr. Cool and Calm on the radio. Also hats off to the tower controller who was juggling this emergency aircraft as well as me and a Southwest flight. Glad everyone was safe. | JP Dice