"BIG COOTIE" - Plane + Pilot

“BIG COOTIE”

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The "Powell Racer," also known as the "Big Cootie," is a single-place, tail-dragging biplane crafted from wood, fabric, and tubular metal.
It is typically powered by a 65- to 80-hp Lycoming engine, allowing for a top speed of 140 mph and a cruise speed of 120 mph.
Key performance figures include a range of 300 miles and impressive short-field capabilities with 500-foot takeoff and landing rolls.
With a gross weight of 750 lbs and a wingspan of 18'9", it's a compact and agile aircraft.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 750. Empty wt. 467. Fuel capacity 12. Wingspan 18’9″. Length 14′.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 140. Cruise mph 120. Stall mph 63. Takeoff run 500. Landing roll 500. Range 300.

The single-place “Powell Racer” is a tail-dragging biplane design constructed of wood, fabric, and tubular metal. Stressed for an engine up to 80 hp, the Big Cootie is usually pulled by a 65- to 80-hp Lycoming engine.