Video cameraperson: Jon Fox on August 1st, 2012
The Christen Eagle was designed by Frank Christensen, founder of Christen Industries. Frank was an aerobatic pilot and manager of the US Aerobatic Team that won the 1972 World Aerobatic Championship. The Christen Eagle I was built specifically for the Eagles Aerobatic Team. The Christen Eagle II is an aerobatic sporting biplane aircraft produced in the United States and designed to compete with the Pitts Special. The aircraft is marketed in kit form for homebuilding.
The Eagle’s vibrant paint scheme was never intended for use beyond a few showcase prototypes. Despite the unusual difficulty of taping and applying the complicated pattern, the 8-color scheme was much in demand by homebuilders, and was soon included in the kit.
Aviat Christen Eagle II Photos
Stoke Golding Airfield Photos
Cameraman Jon Fox