N45848

N45848 is a Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C Bush Hawk, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by WANTTAJA RONALD J. SkyMeter has tracked 58 flights totalling 29 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is 7S3 to KPDX. Service window in our records spans 392 days. Of those flights, 2 (3.4%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C Bush Hawk has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,200 lb, light wake category.

About the Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C Bush Hawk

The Found Aircraft Canada Bush Hawk is a rugged two-seat STOL kitplane designed specifically for backcountry operations in the Canadian wilderness. Built in Parry Sound, Ontario, the Bush Hawk traces its lineage to the Found Brothers' FBA series that began in the 1960s, updated with modern materials and powerplants. The aircraft features a high-wing configuration with full-span leading-edge slats and large trailing-edge flaps that deliver exceptional short-field performance — stall speeds below 40 knots and takeoff rolls under 300 feet are routine.

Powered by a Lycoming O-360 or IO-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, the Bush Hawk combines robust steel-tube fuselage construction with fabric covering, making it both repairable in remote locations and light enough for genuine bush operations. The design emphasizes utility over speed, with a cruise around 100 knots but the ability to operate from gravel bars, tundra, and improvised strips that would challenge purpose-built bush aircraft costing far more. Large tires, reinforced landing gear, and excellent visibility make it a favorite among pilots who need to reach hunting camps, mining sites, and fly-in fishing lodges across northern Canada and Alaska.

The type remains rare, with most examples owner-built from kits, resulting in a small but dedicated operator community. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.