Corby Starlet
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The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby.[1][2]
| Starlet | |
|---|---|
| Corby Starlet at Toowoomba Airshow, May 2007. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Homebuilt aircraft |
| Designer | John C. Corby |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1973 |
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
Specifications (typical)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan: 5.72 m (18 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 6.4 m2 (69 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 230 kg (500 lb)
- Gross weight: 340 kg (750 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine or Jabiru 2200 , 52–64 kW (70–85 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
- Range: 685 km (425 mi, 369 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 5.6 m/s (1,100 ft/min)
