AMERICAN GHILES AIRCRAFT

Saturday, August 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

AGA manufactures a range of high-performance carbon fiber kit planes, including models like the Texan, Sportster, and Bushplane.
These aircraft utilize advanced construction techniques such as carbon composite spars (often derived from competition designs) and carbon monocoque fuselages.
The two-seat Texan model, for instance, features an 80-hp Rotax 912S engine, offering performance metrics like a 124 mph cruise speed and an 1180 fpm initial climb rate.
AGA aircraft are offered with various options and are available in quick-built configurations.

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AGA makes a series of carbon fiber high performance kit planes, including the Sportster, Bushplane, Revolution 4S, Stork, Texan and Wallaby. The aircraft often feature carbon composite spars derived directly from competition airplanes, with multiple foam ribs for structural strength. Fuselages are typically carbon monocoque. AGA aircraft come with a variety of options and in quick-built configurations.

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