Single-Engine Aircraft
The single-engine aircraft has remained throughout the history of aviation as the preeminent platform for airframe design. In the beginning, one engine was the logical choice for weight considerations. Also, engine technology was not advanced to the point of providing decent power-to-weight ratios that were attractive for the flying machines of that time. As engine power technology continued to develop, manned, powered flight and the single-engine aircraft were a natural combination as an economical and practical mode of personal transportation. For the sportsman aviator in todayâs world, it has remained the logical choice.
COMMANDER AIRCRAFT 114/115
STANDARD DATA: (114) Seats 4. Gross wt. 3,260. Empty wt. 2,102. Fuel capacity 68. Engine 260-hp Lycoming IO-540-T4B5. PERFORMANCE: Cruise 160 kts. Stall mph 54 kts. Initial climb rate 1,160. Range 705. Ceiling 16,800′. Takeoff distance 1,145′. Landing distance 720′. The first examples of this airframe came from aerospace giant Rockwell Aircraft. Their model 112 […]
LANCAIR COLUMBIA 300/350/400
STANDARD DATA: (Columbia 300/350) Seats 4. Gross wt. 3,400. Empty wt. 2,300. Fuel capacity 98. Engine 310-hp TCM IO-550-N. PERFORMANCE: Top Speed, 190 KTAS. Cruise 165 KTAS. Stall mph 50. Ceiling 18,000′. Rate of Climb 1,225 fpm. Takeoff roll/50 ft, 1250′. Landing roll/50 ft, 2,350′. Range 1,320 nm. STANDARD DATA: (Columbia 400) Seats 4. Gross […]
