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Corby Starlet
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.
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Model: |
Corby
Starlet CJ-1 |
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Group Code: |
CONV |
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Landing Gear: |
FG (Tailwheel) |
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Seats: |
1 |
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Construction
Material: |
Spruce & Plywood |
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Engine: |
VW or Jabiru |
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Horsepower: |
VW 45 - 75 hp
Jabiru 80 hp |
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Propellor: |
Wood 54 inch |
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Maximum Speed: |
139 kts @ sea level |
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Cruise Speed: |
113 kts |
Stall (or Min.) Speed:
@ gross w/ full flaps |
30 kts |
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Service Ceiling: |
14,500 ft (4419
m) |
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Takeoff Distance: |
350 ft (106 m) |
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Landing Distance: |
450 ft (137 m) |
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Rate of Climb (gross): |
1000 fpm |
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Maximum Range: |
425 nm |
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Empty Weight: |
450 lbs (203.6
kg) |
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Gross Weight: |
750 lbs (339.4 kg) |
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Useful Load: |
300 lbs (135.7 kg) |
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Fuel Capacity: |
11.1 gal (42 l) |
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Cabin Width: |
21.75 inch (.55 m) |
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Overall Length: |
15.1 ft (4.6 m) |
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Height: |
4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
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Wingspan: |
18.5 ft (5.63 m) |
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Wing Area: |
68.5 sq ft (6.36 sq m) |
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Wing Loading: |
10.9 lbs/sq ft (4.9 kg/sq
m) |
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"G" Loading: |
+4.5g (+6.75g ultimate),
-4.5g |
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