Aerochia LT-1

LT-1
Aerochia LT-1
General information
Type	Homebuilt aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Aerochia
Designer	Andy Chiavetta, Darryl Greenamyer
Number built	1
History
First flight	May 2010

The Aerochia LT-1 is a single place, composite construction, homebuilt aircraft.

Design and development

Engine installation

The LT-1 was co-developed by Andy Chiavetta, a composite parts specialist, and air racer, Darryl Greenamyer. The intent was to design a very simple homebuilt aircraft for first-time builders. ^[1]

The LT-1 is a single seat, low-wing, composite aircraft with tricycle landing gear. The wing uses an elliptical planform. ^[2]

The first flight was performed in May 2010 piloted by Len Fox. ^[3]

Specifications (LT-1)

Data from EAA

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
• Wingspan: 21 ft (6.4 m)
• Wing area: 60 sq ft (5.6 m²)
• Gross weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × HKS 700e Horizontally opposed twin, 60 hp (45 kW)
• Propellers: 2-bladed Aerolux AL-A2L

Performance

• Maximum speed: 140 kn (160 mph, 260 km/h)

References

1. "New, Fast, and Efficient: Aerochia's LT-1". Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
2. "Aerochia LT-1 Specs" . Retrieved 17 February 2012.
3. Timm Kern (April 2012). "New, Fast, and Efficient Aerochia's LT-1". Sport Aviation: 12.