Corby Starlet
| Starlet | |
|---|---|
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| Corby Starlet at Toowoomba Airshow, May 2007. | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| Designer | John C. Corby |
| Introduction | 1973 |
The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby.[1][2]
Design and development
The CJ-1 Starlet's structure is primarily wood and finished with fabric. A variety of engine types have been used, including 50 to 80 hp (37 to 60 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engines, the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200.[1][2]
The aircraft is built from plans, although some parts are available as well.[2] Additionally Aircraft Spruce & Specialty offer materials kits for the design.[3]
Variants
- CJ-1
- Base model, made from wood[1][2]
- CM-2
- Model built from aluminium sheet, developed in New Zealand[1][2]
Specifications (typical)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
Performance
References
- ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 98. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c d e Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 104. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (2017). "Corby Starlet CJ-1". Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 269.
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