Corby Starlet

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Corby Starlet at Toowoomba Airshow, May 2007.
Role Homebuilt aircraft
DesignerJohn C. Corby
Introduction1973

The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby. [1] [2]

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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

CJ-1
Base model, made from wood [1] [2]
CM-2
Model built from aluminium sheet, developed in New Zealand [1] [2]

Specifications (typical)

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 98. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 104. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  3. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (2017). "Corby Starlet CJ-1" . Retrieved 2 April 2017.