The Chester Goon aka The Chester Special #2 was a single-engine taildragger -configuration monoplane racer built for the 1938 National Air Races. Art Chester followed on his successful air racer the "Jeep"" with the Goon. "Goon", like "Jeep" was named after characters in Popeye cartoons and comic strips.

Chester's "Jeep" and "Goon" were powered by Menasco Motors Company engines, which he tuned for maximum performance and reliability. Al Menasco took note of Chester's engine building and tuning skills.

Art Chester sold the "Jeep" and arrived at the 1938 National Air Races with a new mid-wing speedster. The ship was named the "Goon" (Chester named his ships from characters in the "Popeye" comic strip) and it packed a six cylinder Menasco Buccaneer engine as the powerplant.

The Chester Goon, or the Chester Special #2, was a single-engine taildragger-configuration monoplane racer designed and built by Art Chester. He later designed the nose and cowling of the P-51 fighter for the 1938 National Air Races.

May 9, 2019 · Definitely has that “goon” look to it! Edit: just wanted to mention that after a little research, I found that this plane is still intact and awaiting restoration. Info is hazy on its progress and it’s been waiting for 25 years

Piloting the Goon, Chester won the prestigious Greve Trophy at the 1939 National Air Races at 263 mph. In WWII, he led engine installation for the P-51 Mustang. As the Professional Race Pilots Association’s first president, Chester was an early promoter of midget racing, which in 1947 became today’s Formula 1.

Mar 14, 2017 · The "The Goon", named after the Popeye character was designed and built by Art Chester for the 1938 National Air Races. It was of conventional construction with a fabric-covered steel tube frame.

The Chester 'Goon' N93Y is preserved in the Western Reserve Museum. It was built by Art Chester for the 1938 National Air Races, and had a six-cylinder Menasco Buccaneer engine. The wings, which spanned only 18ft 6in, were fully cantilever, and the …

NX93Y, Chester Goon. , 1938 - 1939 Scope and Content. From the Collection: This collection contains correspondence, moving images, video tapes, audio tapes, photographs, slides, printed materials, reprinted or copied materials, personal photographs, and scrapbooks collected and saved by Oliver C. Aldrich, Jr. during his lifetime.

Oct 25, 2012 · Updated physics for RealFlight 6 and up. Power, throws, and balance adjusted. Art Chester followed on his successful air racer the "Jeep"" with the Goon. "Goon", like "Jeep" was named after characters in Popeye cartoons. The Goon was built with a conventional welded steel tube frame and fabric covering.