Cessna 305A/L-19A/O-1A Bird Dog

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06 Apr 2026 · © Tom Johnston

During a crew change beside rwy 24

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Aircraft

305A/L-19A/O-1A Bird Dog O1

Royal Canadian Air Cadets National Standard yellow and blue scheme

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Registration

Airline

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

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Achievements

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Location

Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport

YSH/CYSH · Runway 24

44.9468, -75.9379

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Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport YSH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Classic bush and utility aircraft, widely used in remote areas for training, survey, patrol, and cargo by both civilian and government operators.

Fleet Rarity

Still a relatively common vintage bush plane in Canada, but C185 production ceased in 1985.

Record Flights

Well known for rugged STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) performance in remote and unimproved fields.

Safety & Events

Generally known for safe operations, some airframes have been involved in off-airport landings due to their utility role.

Future Outlook

Many still flying with private, training, and utility operators.

Specifications

Continental O-470-11

Engine

10.97 m

Wingspan

7.62 m

Length

720 km

Range

169 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

1089 kg

MTOW

2.01 m

Height

250 hp

Thrust

Approx. 74 dBA (no official ICAO stage for this type)

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