- Corby Starlet
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Starlet 
Corby Starlet at Toowoomba Airshow, May 2007. Role Recreational aircraft Manufacturer homebuilt Designer John Corby The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby. The structure is primarily wood and fabric. The prototype first flew in 1967. It is a popular design built by enthusiasts in many countries. A variety of engine types have been used, ranging from 60 to 80 brake horsepower (60 kW). It is an agile sportsplane with either an open cockpit and perspex windshield, or a bubble canopy, giving the pilot a "fighter-like" flying experience.
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 ft2)
- 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)
- Range: 685 km (425 miles)
- Rate of climb: 5.6 m/s (1,100 ft/min)
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 269.
External links
See also
Lists relating to aviation General Aircraft (manufacturers) · Aircraft engines (manufacturers) · Airlines (defunct) · Airports · Civil authorities · Museums · Registration prefixes · Rotorcraft (manufacturers) · TimelineMilitary Accidents/incidents Records Categories:- Australian sport aircraft 1960–1969
- Homebuilt aircraft
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