Corby Starlet Explained
| Starlet |
| Designer: | John C. Corby |
| Introduction: | 1973 |
| Unit Cost: | US$175 (plans only, 2015) |
The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby.[1] [2]
Design and development
The CJ-1 Starlet's structure is primarily wood and finished with fabric. A variety of engine types have been used, including 50to Volkswagen air-cooled engines, the 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL and the 850NaN0 Jabiru 2200.[1] [2]
The aircraft is built from plans, although some parts are available as well.[2] Additionally Aircraft Spruce & Specialty offer materials kits for the design.[3]
Variants
- CJ-1
Base model, made from wood[1] [2]
- CM-2
Model built from aluminium sheet, developed in New Zealand[1] [2] References
- Book: Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1976–1977. 1976. Jane's Yearbooks. London. 0-354-00538-3. John W. R. Taylor .
- Book: Taylor, Michael J. H. . Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation . 1989 . Studio Editions . London . 269 .
External links
Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 98. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 104. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Web site: Corby Starlet CJ-1. 2 April 2017. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. 2017.
