Pegna-Bonmartini Rondine

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Rondine
RoleSingle-seat ultralight sport aeroplane
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Piaggio & Co [1] [2]
Designer Giovanni Pegna [1] [2]
First flight1923 [1] [2]
Number built1 [1] [2]

The Pegna-Bonmartini Rondine, or Pegna Rondine, is a single-seat ultralight sport aeroplane designed by Giovanni Pegna and built by Piaggio in Italy during 1923. [1] [2]

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Development

Probably inspired by the success of entrants to the Lympne ultra-light aeroplane trials, Signore Pegna designed the Rondine to take advantage of small low-powered light weight engines available at the time. [1] [2]

Design

The Rondine is a mid-winged cantilever monoplane built primarily of wood with fabric-covered wings. The fuselage is noteworthy in being clinker or carvel built similar to boat building techniques. The single piece two-spar wings are of low aspect ratio and relatively thick so external bracing is unnecessary. Control is provided by conventional ailerons and rudder, with a small fixed fin and an all-flying tailplane and elevator mounted above the rear fuselage forward of the fin. The fixed undercarriage consists of braced trousered main legs and a tail-skid. [1] [2]

Several powerplants were tested with poor results until the 404 cc (24.65 cu in) ABC 8 hp, used successfully in other contemporary ultra-light aircraft, fitted with a 3:1 reduction gear, was found to be satisfactory. [1] [2]

Accommodation for the pilot is in an open cockpit, set at mid chord, with padded edges, protected from the slipstream by a three-piece windscreen. [1] [2]

Specifications (Rondine)

Pegna-Bonmartini Rondine 3-view drawing from NACA-TM-301 Pegna-Bonmartini Rondine 3-view NACA-TM-301.jpg
Pegna-Bonmartini Rondine 3-view drawing from NACA-TM-301

Data from Flight, 23 December 1923 [1] [2]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "THE PEGNA "RONDINE" LIGHT MONOPLANE 400 c.c A.B.C. Engine" (PDF). Flight: 779. 27 December 1923. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "THE PEGNA "RONDINE" LIGHT MONOPLANE 400 c.c A.B.C. Engine" (PDF). Flight: 780. 27 December 1923. Retrieved 17 October 2013.