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An illustrated handbook allowing rapid identification

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LIGHT AIRCRAFT

THIRD EDITION

William and Frank Berk

Guide to Airport Airplanes

mploying a simple-to-use, systematic approach, Guide to Ai/port

irplanes facilitates rapid identification of airliners. The Guide feature

th 6 most commonly observed airliners with a capacity of 19 or

m re passengers, all pictured in full-color photographs while in night

r at interesting airport locales. Cruising speed, range, and passenger

apacity, as well as country of origin and date of first night are included.

making the Guide an excellent basic reference as well as an

indi pensable airport companion.

7 by 5 inches, 168 pages, 70 color photos

$14.9S ISB 1-882663-10-1

PETER R. MARCH

"A handy guide that can be taken along on trips for quick

identification. " Toronto Star

"An excellent quick-reference source... this guide is a must when out

shooting (photographs of) airliners. " Airliners magazine

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RECOGNITION

Introduction

Light Aircraft

Light Helicopters

Light Aircraft in Brief

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Corporate Aircraft and abc Classic & Warbird Recognition and is a companion

to abc Civil Aircraft Markings. The title 'Light Aircraft' also includes light

helicopters that have not been included in the above titles. These are now

grouped into a separate section, so that comparisons can be made more

readily.

The book's aim is to provide a recognition guide to some of the diverse types

of civilian-operated light aircraft, from the tiny ARV Super 2 to the aerobatic

Zlin, likely to be seen at airports and airfields. Space does not permit the

inclusion of many homebuilt aircraft designs, nor those types or variants seldom

seen at provincial airports.

The aircraft are presented in the established abc 'Recognition Series' format,

under the individual heading of the design company and/or principal

manufacturer followed by the aircraft's category and the name of the variant

for which the detailed description is then given. Standard headings are used to

provide data on the aircraft's powerplant, dimensions, speed and

accommodation. Where known, the first flight date of the prototype or the

variant(s) marked is shown, followed by an indication of the number of the

type produced. The key recognition features of the aircraft are then described,

concluding with a list of the main variants of the type, with brief information

as to how they vary one from another. Photographs are shown with each type

of aircraft to help with recognition. This is repeated for light helicopters.

After the detailed presentations, further brief descriptions are provided

covering a selection of homebuilt types and some company-manufactured

aircraft, like the Christen Eagle and Yak-18, that are present only in relatively

small numbers, but which should be included as significant light aircraft. To

assist in locating specific aircraft by name and/or manufacturer, a

comprehensive index and cross-reference has also been provided.

First published 1992

Reprinted 1993

Second edition 1995

Third edition 1997

ISBN 1-882663-15-2

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,

recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission

from the Publisher in writing.

Co-published by Plymouth Press ltd and Ian Allan Ltd.

Distributed in the United States by Plymouth Press ltd,

101 Panton Road, Vergennes, VT 05491.

For a free catalog of Plymouth Press books and products call (800) 477-2398 or

(802) 877-2150.

Printed in Great Britain

AUTHOR

Peter R. March is also author of the following publications:

abc Combat Aircraft Recognition (Ian Allan 1992)

abc Civil Airliner Recognition (Ian Allan 1995)

abc Classic & Warbird Recognition (Ian Allan 1996)

abc Biz Jets (Ian Allan 1996)

abc Military Aircraft Markings (Ian Allan 1997)

Royal Air Force Almanac (RAFBFE 1994)

Hawk Comes of Age (RAFBFE 1995)

The Real Aviation Enthusiast /I (RAFBFE 1995)

nd is Managing Editor of the Royal Air Force Yearbook series (RAF Benevolent

Fund Enterprises).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The author would like to thank Brian Strickland for the detailed research

and preparation of the material, Ben Dunnell for checking the copy and

Jean Strickland for typing the text.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Most of the copyright illustrations in abc Light Aircraft Recognition are

from the PRM Aviation Photo Library, as credited: Andrew March (APM),

Daniel March (DJM), Peter R. March (PRM) and Brian Strickland (BSS).

Additional photographs as credited.

PERFORMANCE ABBREVIATIONS

Front cover: Extra EA300s of Firebird Aerobatic Team. PRM

Back cover: De Havilland Dragon Fly and de Havilland Dragon

Rapide. PRM

ehp

eshp

km/h

equivalent horsepower

equivalent shaft horsepower

horsepower

kilometers per hour

mph

shp

kilowatt

miles per hour

shaft horsepower

static thrust

Aeronca 7ACiACA

Single-engined high-wing light aircraft

Basic data for Aeronca 7AC Champion

Powerplant: One 65hp (48.4kW) Continental A65-8 piston engine

Span: 35ft 2in (10.72m)

Length: 21ft 6in (6.55m)

Max cruising speed: 85mph (137km/h)

Accommodation: Pilot plus one passenger, in tandem

First aircraft flown: May 1944

Production: 7AC - 7200; 7ACA - 71; 7BCM (L-16A) - 509; 7DC - 184; 7EC - 773;

llAC - 1867

Recognition: High-wing monoplane. Wing of parallel chord and rounded tips.

V-wing struts from lower fuselage over landing gear legs. Fixed

undercarriage without wheel spats, with cross bracing between wheels.

Rounded fin and rudder. Relatively deep glazed cockpit with tandem seating.

Pronounced curving of rear side glazing.

Variants: Aeronca 7BC Champion had a fuel-injected 85hp (63.5kW)

Continental 0-191-1 or 90hp (67kW) 0-205-1 engine and featured a

transparent roof and jettisonable doors; the 70C had the 65hp (48.4kW) or

85hp (63.5kW) Continental engine and 7EC a 90hp (67kW) Continental C90-

12. Aeronca 11AC Chief was generally similar except for increased fuselage

width to accommodate side-by-side seating and a lower cowling line to give

improved visibility. The 7ACA was an updated 7AC reintroduced in 1971 with

Franklin 2A-120B engine. The 70CS is a floatplane version.

ARV Super 2

Two-seat light aircraft

Basic data for ARV Super 2

Powerplant: One 77hp (57.4kW)

Mid-West Aero-Engines AE75

three-cylinder 750cc two-stroke

engine

Span: 28ft 6in (8.69m)

Length: 18ft Oin (5.49m)

Top and Above: ARV Super 2.

Max cruising speed: 104mph (167km/h)

PRM

Accommodation: Two seats

First aircraft flown: 11 March 1985

Production: 28 initially by ARV on Isle of Wight

RecognitIOn: Shoulder-wing monoplane with front stagger to leading edge of

wings. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Single strut to wing from top of

undercarriage leg. Side-by-side seating in large glazed canopy. Built from

supral light alloy which permits multi-curvature panels. Single fin and rudder

Wlt~ square-cut top. Long dorsal fillet. Pronounced air intakes immediately

behind spinner.

Variants: From 1991 new powerplants being fitted - including Rotax and

Norton Rotary engines. Series 100 - basic trainer; Series 200 - increased

take-off weight and range; Series 300 - 90hp Norton Rotary engine; Series

400 - 90hp Rotary engine and Increased take-off weight; Series 500 - as

Series 300, but cleared for aerobatics. In 1993, ASL set up a joint venture

company -ASL Hagfors Aero AB - to build the Super 2 at Hagfors, Sweden.

It IS now retitled Opus 280 and fitted with a Rotax 912A engine.

Above: Aeronca 7BCM Champion. DJM

Right: Aeronca 11AC Chief. BSS

LIGHT AIRCRAFT

Auster/Beagle Series

Single-engined high-wing light aircraft

Basic data for Auster J/l N Alpha

Powerplant: One 130hp (97kW) Gipsy Major I piston engine

Span: 36ft Oin (10.98m)

Length: 23ft Sin (7.14m)

Max cruising speed: 100mph (161km/h)

Accommodation: Pilot plus two/three seats

First aircraft flown: J/l Autocrat 7 March 1946

Production: All Auster variants 3,741

Recognition: Most of the series are externally similar. Engine and tail shapes

differ slightly. All have V-strut wing bracing and parallel chord wings. Fixed

taildragger undercarriage.

Variants: 0/1 Auster Mk1 - developed from Taylorcraft Plus D; E Auster Mk3

- 130hp (96.9kW) Gipsy Major I and flaps; G Auster Mk4 - 130hp (96.9kW)

Lycoming 0-290-3 engine; J Auster Mk5 - civil production Mk5; Auster J/2

Arrow - side-by-side two-seater with 75hp (55.9kW) Continental C75-12

and no flaps; J/1 Autocrat - three-seat civil model based on Mk5 with

Blackburn Cirrus Minor; J/1 Alpha - 130hp (96.9kW) Gipsy Major I and

enlarged fin/rudder; J/1B Aiglet - 130hp (96.9kW) Gipsy Major I, wider

fuselage and reduced wingspan; J/5B Autocar - four-seat JI1 with 130hp

(96.9kW) Gipsy Major I, high-back rear fuselage; J/5F Aiglet Trainer - two-

seat trainer version of J/l B with clipped wings; Auster AOP6 - 145hp

(108.13kW) Gipsy Major VII (also Beagle Terrier); Auster AOP9 - 180hp

(134.2kW) Cirrus Bombardier 203 engine, single wing struts; 05 Husky-

either 160hp (119.3kW) Lycoming 0-320A or 180hp (134.2kW) Lycoming

0-360-A2A, new fin and rudder.

BA Swallow/Klemm

5ingle-engined two-seat light aircraft

Basic data for British Aircraft Manufacturing Company (BA) Swallow II

Powerplant: One 80hp (59.7kW) Pobjoy Cataract II radial or 75hp (56kW)

British Salmson

Span: 42ft 8.5 in (13.03m)

Length: 27ft Oin (8.23m)

Max cruising speed: 92mph (148km/h)

Accommodation: Pilot plus one passenger

First aircraft flown: 1935

Production: Originally known as British Klemm, the BA Swallow was a

licence-built Klemm L25

Recognition: Tandem open cockpit low-wing monoplane. Long tapered wings

with square tips. Exposed engine cylinders with long single exhaust on

starboard side. Fixed undercarriage and tail skid. Pronounced 'ribbing' on

wings and fuselage.

Variants: The BA Eagle (Klemm L32) was a three-seat cabin monoplane version

with a 130hp (97kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major or 185hp (138kW) Gipsy

Six engine.

Auster J/1 N Alpha. DJM

Above: BA Swallow 2 (Pobjoy

Niagara 3). PRM

Right: BA Swallow 2 (Cirrus Minor).

PRM

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