Carlson Criquet
Features take-off and landing unique
onto itself. This airplane responds with outstanding execution on
bearing mounted controls. Uncomely in appearance and uncommon in its
discipline, it is now available to you as the Carlson Criquet, a 3/4
scale of the original German Fieseler Storch.
The Carlson Wing, admired in their previous designs, has been
adapted to the Criquet. It has a strong, serviceable framework
holding 20 gallons of fuel in each wing (plus a header tank),
maintains a slatted S.T.O.L. leading edge, and fully supports the
controls necessary for low and slow manoeuvrability. Thorough
testing has proven the drooping ailerons and flaps work best when
controlled independent. The safety advantage when landing in
uncertain cross wind conditions far outweigh the old tandem concept
of long ago and its perceived benefit of using one control.
Originally designed as a utility aircraft, the possibilities of
service in photo work, low level reconnaissance or related activity
is immeasurable. With panoramic visibility all around and through
slanted downside side windows, it can slowly descend to land with
exceptionally short roll out. Truly, a joy of ultimate control on
take-off and landing.
Oleo strut shocks facilitate tough field landings. The full door
features a pneumatic lift to make the rear seat easily accessible.
The profile images the original with its long slender cowl. Present
day technological advances have affirmed this old and studied work
horse full status in the present as a light weight, exceptional
classic.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
140 HP w/ Walter Lom
x
24
ft 7
ins
8 ft 5
ins
36
ft 0
ins
x
2
1050
lbs
900
lbs
1950
lbs
x
40 gallons Plus 2
gallon header tank
x |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
75
ft
x
x
95
mph
75
ft
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
135
mph
21mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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