CONDOR K-10 “SHOESTRING”

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Key Takeaways:

The Condor aircraft has a gross weight of 800 lbs, empty weight of 525 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 10 gallons.
The Condor's performance includes a top speed of 225 mph, cruise speed of 180 mph, and a stall speed of 65 mph.
The Shoestring Formula I racer, built with steel tubing, wood, and fabric, uses a 100-hp Continental engine (with 85- and 90-hp options also recommended).
The Shoestring racer achieved 14 first-place wins in major air races between 1950 and 1974.

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One of the more successful Formula I racers is the Shoestring. Constructed from the conventional combination of steel tubing, wood, and fabric, the tiny racer houses a 100-hp 0-200 Continental engine. The aircraft first flew in 1949 and entered its first competition in 1950. By 1974, the Shoestring racer had accumulated 14 first places in major air race competitions. Other recommended engines are the Continental 85-and 90-hp versions.

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