LUTON “MINOR”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Luton Minor is a single-seat, strut-braced parasol monoplane, originally flown in 1936 and later upgraded in 1960.
  • It is powered by Volkswagen air-cooled engines ranging from 30 to 65 hp and features an all-wood, plywood-covered structure with removable wings.
  • Key performance figures include a top speed of 85 mph, a cruise speed of 75 mph, and a range of 180 miles.
  • Plans for building the Luton Minor are currently sold by the Popular Flying Association.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 750. Empty wt. 450. Fuel capacity 7.5. Wingspan 25′. Length 20’9″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 85. Cruise mph 75. Stall mph 28. Climb rate 450. Takeoff run 250. Landing roll 120. Range 180.

This single-seat strut-braced parasol monoplane carries Volkswagen air-cooled engines rated from 30 to 65 hp. First flown in 1936, the design was upgraded in 1960 to handle 55-hp engines and up. The Luton Minor’s wings are built around a wooden two-spar structure in two halves and supported by a tubular centersection pylon structure. The wings are removable for transporting and storage. The fuselage is an all-wood plywood-covered structure. Plans are now being sold by Popular Flying Association.

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