CAVALIER

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cavalier is a sporty, two-seater aircraft featuring all wood-and-fabric construction.
  • It offers engine flexibility, accommodating various 4-cylinder Continental, Lycoming, or Franklin engines rated 85-135 hp.
  • A notable design feature is its quickly switchable landing gear, allowing conversion between tricycle and conventional configurations.
  • Optional enhancements include wingtip fuel tanks and the addition of a third jump seat.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,500. Empty wt. 900. Fuel capacity 34. Wingspan 26’10”. Length 18’4″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 2,200. Cruise mph 155. Stall mph 50. Climb rate 1,500. Range 850. Landing roll 800.

The Cavalier is a sporty side-by-side two-seater of all wood-and-fabric construction. It can use any four cylinder Continental, Lycoming, or Franklin engine up to 235 pounds in weight and rated in the 85- to 135-hp range. The ship can be switched from tricycle to conventional gear in a few minutes. Other options include wingtip fuel tanks and a third jump seat.

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