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GN-1 Aircamper
R. J. Grega Enterprises LLC
P.O. Box 391086
Solon, OH 44139
United States
Phone:
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 115 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 87 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 500 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 25 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
| Range (statute mi) | 920 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Continental | ||
| Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 65 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 650 | Useful Load (lb) | 450 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1100 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 145 | Length (ft) | 18.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 29 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Wood, Tube | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 3000 | Number Built & Flown | 500 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $75 |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| Classic aircamper design takes builders back to the days between the World Wars when cow pastures were airports. Kits available from vendors. Plans overseas $31 US. First flew in 1963. Make checks payable to John W. Grega. |
