CVJETKOVIC CA-61 “MINI ACE”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • The CA-61 is a low-wing monoplane specifically designed for amateur builders, emphasizing ease of construction with minimal tools and an estimated build time under 1,000 hours using all-wood materials.
  • It offers significant customization options, including choice of single-seat or side-by-side configurations, different engine types (standard Continental or VW conversion), and landing gear styles (fixed tricycle or retractable tailwheel).
  • The aircraft features a light structure with reduced wing loading, and detailed construction plans are available directly from Anton Cvjetkovic.
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STANDARD DATA: (Single-seater) Gross wt. 950. Empty wt. 606. Fuel capacity 17. Wingspan 27’6″. Length 18’11”. Engine 65-hp Continental.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 120. Cruise mph 100. Stall mph 42. Climb rate 1,200. Takeoff run 200. Landing roll 300. Range 425.

The CA-61 can be built as either a single-seat or side-by-side low-wing monoplane. It is designed for amateur builders with little or no previous experience in building light airplanes. With a minimum of tools, the plane can be assembled in less than 1,000 working hours. The structure is light with reduced wing loading, so in addition to the standard Continental powerplant, a VW conversion can be substituted. Another option is the availability of either fixed tricycle landing gear or retractable tailwheel type. Construction is all wood, and the wing is made in one piece with a main and auxiliary spar. Current plans sold by Anton Cvjetkovic himself.

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