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This single seat model can be converted into a two-seater and has an acceptable power range of 22 to 52 hp (16 to 39 kW). When it was in production it was available as a quick-build kit, fully assembled or as plans. The plans were extensive and included a 200 page construction manual, templates, covering instructions and a complete materials list.
Data from Kitplanes, Purdy and RagWing General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m) Wingspan: 28 ft 0 in (8.53 m) Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Wing area: 123.8 sq ft (11.50 m 2) Empty weight: 420 lb (191 kg) Gross weight: 850 lb (386 kg) Fuel capacity: 10 US gallons (38 litres) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder two stroke aircraft engine, 52 hp (39 ...
The plans recommend Rotax engines, but the Half VW, Kawasaki 340 and Kawasaki 440 have also been used. [4] The Affordaplane has a unique single acting aileron control surface approximately the entire length of the wing. Some builders have configured these as flaperons but the plans do not include details for this modification. [5]
The paper plans supplied total an area of 450 sq ft (42 m 2), weigh 13 lb (5.9 kg) and include a construction manual. An alternative set of plans allows constructing a tandem two-seat version. The plans are very detailed and complete and one builder rated them as "the best I have seen on any homebuilt airplane". [1] [2] [5]
The Jeffair Barracuda is a high-performance sporting monoplane that was developed in the United States in the 1970s and is marketed for homebuilding. Designed and built by Geoffrey Siers, the prototype won the prize for "Most Outstanding New Design" at the EAA Fly-in in 1976. [1]
The Falconar F11 Sporty is a Canadian amateur-built aircraft, that was designed by Chris Falconar and produced by Falconar Avia.Falconar supplied it as a kit or as plans for amateur construction.
The Squirrel, designed by Darcy Whyte is the easiest to build. Free plans are available for download for a Squirrel. The smallest rubber powered model aircraft was built in 1931 by a Philadelphia high school student, called the Flying Flea and was one and a quarter inches long and could remain airborne for approximately one minute. [3]
The V-Star was designed as a low-cost, economical and easy to fly design, with a light wing loading and short runway requirements. It features a strut-braced biplane layout, with cabane struts, interplane struts and flying wires, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.