Piper Aircraft Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee B

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07 Apr 2026 · © Tom Johnston

Spotted towing at CPL3 Kars/Rideau Valley Air Park in 2024, before the Pawnee spar AD

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Kiwi Aviation · 08 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee B PA25

Classic red/orange, blue and white stripes

C-GGDK

Registration

Airline

Rideau Valley Soaring School

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Gear

iPhone 13

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport

YRO/CYRO · Runway 26

45.1049, -75.6246

Open map

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport YRO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Classic agricultural/aerial application aircraft, widely used for crop dusting, spraying, and glider towing since 1959.

Fleet Rarity

Still present in ag-use and glider clubs, but dwindling numbers as airframes age.

Record Flights

Not applicable, but widely used for glider towing and agricultural duties globally.

Safety & Events

Generally a reliable ag-workhorse, but has seen typical ag-aviation risks (low-level flight).

Future Outlook

Many are still flying in agricultural and club settings, but being replaced by newer designs in many places.

Specifications

Lycoming O-540

Engine

11.02 meters

Wingspan

7.36 meters

Length

700 kilometers

Range

166 km/h

Speed

1 seat (pilot)

Capacity

1157 kilograms

MTOW

2.19 meters

Height