POWELL “ACEY DEUCY”

Plane & Pilot

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

This aircraft is a parasol-type, tandem-seat monoplane designed by former U.S. Navy commander John Powell.
Powered by a Continental A65 engine, it features a notable low stall speed of 27 mph and a short 250-foot takeoff run.
Its construction combines wood, fabric, and tubular steel materials.
With a top speed of 104 mph and a range of 250 miles, its gross weight is 1,275 lbs.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,275. Empty wt. 750. Fuel capacity 14. Wingspan 32’6″. Length 20’9″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 104. Cruise mph 87. Stall mph 27. Climb rate 650-700. Takeoff run 250. Range 250

This parasol-type tandem-seat monoplane was designed by John Powell, who was formerly a commander in the U.S. Navy. It is powered by a Continental A65 four-banger and features a combination of wood, fabric, and tubular-steel construction.

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