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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • This aircraft is a Charles Lasher-designed Formula-V sport racer featuring a straight-line wing design.
  • It utilizes steel-tube construction for the fuselage and tail, chosen for superior crash resistance, paired with wooden-frame, fabric-covered wings.
  • The aircraft is designed to accommodate various Volkswagen engines ranging from 35 to 65 hp, achieving a top speed of 130 mph and a range of 375 miles.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 652. Empty wt. 400. Fuel capacity 7.5. Wingspan 16′. Length 14′.
PERFORMANCE: (40 hp) Top mph 130. Cruise mph 120. Stall mph 49. Climb rate 1,000. Takeoff run 560. Landing roll 400. Range 375.

This Formula-V sport racer features a straight-line wing design. Its designer, Charles Lasher, chose steeltube construction for the fuselage and tail because of its ability to withstand the shock of a crash better than other materials. The wings are a wooden-frame structure with fabric covering. The ship is made to handle any Volkswagen engine from 35 to 65 hp.

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