Corby CJ-1 Starlet

Background

The Starlet was designed by Australian aero engineer John Corby for a competition held by English company Rollason Aircraft Ltd in 1964. The design was placed eighth, although it became the first from the competition to be built. The prototype (VH-CBS) first flew on August 9th, 1967. The semi-aerobatic aircraft is of all wood construction, and features plywood and fabric covering. The first New Zealand Starlet was ZK-DEO, built in 1975. Six now appear on the New Zealand register (DEO, EEZ, JAM, ONE, PMA, and TOY)

Last Update:- 10 November, 2000

Technical Data

• Accommodation : 1
• Dimensions
  • Span : 5.64m (18'6ft)
  • Length : 4.50m (14'9ft)
  • Height : 1.47m (4'10ft)
• Weight
  • empty : 183-190kg (403-419lb)
  • max : 295kg (650lb)
• Power Plant : up to 75hp and 72 kg - 49hp VW is typical
• Performance :
• max speed : 217km/h (135mph)
• max climb : 700ft/min (213m/min)
• ceiling : 14,500ft (4,420m)
• range : 430km (270miles)

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