Found Aircraft

The design was based on experience gained from bush operations north of Edmonton, and down the McKenzie River to the Arctic coast.

It was designed to operate on wheels, tundra tires, skis and floats and to withstand the rugged use encountered in the undeveloped regions of Canada's bush country.

Due to limited funds, progress was slow and this aircraft, with a tricycle landing gear, first flew in 1959.

This flight demonstrated the aircraft's excellent handling qualities and, as a result, John David Eaton (of Eaton's Department Stores) purchased two aircraft for Georgian Bay Airways in Parry Sound.

During the following thirty years, the FBA-2C developed a legendary reputation as a safe, rugged, reliable, and economical aircraft.

This company, and its wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary, Found Aircraft Canada, were established to develop and produce the FBA-2C1 Bush Hawk, essentially a minor update to the original in order to comply with new regulations.