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The CA-61 can be built as a single-seat light aircraft, with
any continental engine of between 65 and 85 HP. Alternatively,
the single-seater can be fitted with a modified Volkswagen
engine. Construction takes less than 1000 hours.
The
following details refer specifically to the single-seat
prototype.
Type: Single-seat light aircraft.
Wings: Cantilever low-wing monoplane. Wing section NACA
4415. Aspect ratio 6. Constant chord of 4 ft 7 in (1.40 m).
Dihedral 3º. No incidence. Structure consists
of two spruce spars, each built in one piece, built-up spruce
girder-type ribs and plywood-covered leading-edge torsion box,
with fabric covering overall. Fabric-covered spruce ailerons.
No flaps.
Fuselage:
Conventional wooden structure of basic square section, plywood
covered.
Tail
Unit: Cantilever wooden structure, covered with plywood. Fixed
incidence tailplane. Trim-tab in elevator.
Landing Gear: Non-retractable tail-wheel type. Cantilever
main legs, with helical spring shock-absorption. Goodyear main
wheels and tires, size 5.00 X 5 Type III and Model L5 brakes.
Steerable tail-wheel.
Power Plant: One 65 HP Continental A65 four-cylinder
horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine, driving a Flottorp
63-55 two-blade fixed-pitch propeller. Fuel in two steel tanks
in fuselage, with capacities of 12 US gallons and 5 US gallons
respectively. Total fuel capacity 17 US gallons (64 litres).
Oil capacity 1¼ US gallons ( 4.5 litres).
Accommodation: Single seat in open cockpit.
Electronics and Equipment: Prototype fitted with Nova Star
radio and omni.
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Dimensions, External: |
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Wing span |
27
ft 6 in (8.38 m) |
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Length overall |
18
ft 11 in (5.77 m) |
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Height overall (in flying position) |
6
ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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Wheel track: |
8
ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
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Area: |
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Wings, gross |
126.5 sq ft (11.75 m²) |
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Weights and Loadings: |
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Weight empty: |
600 lb (275 kg) |
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Max T-O weight |
950 lb (430 kg) |
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Max wing loading |
7.5lb/sq ft (36.6 kg/m²) |
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Performance: |
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Max level speed at S/L |
120 mph (193 kmh) |
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Normal cruising speed |
100 mph ( 161 kmh) |
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Min flying speed |
42
mph (67.5 kmh) |
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Range with max fuel |
425 miles (685 km) |
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