Parker 2nd Ranger explained
The
Parker 2nd Ranger, also called the
Parker Ranger is an American mid-wing, single-seat
motor glider that was designed and constructed by W.L. Parker of
La Grande, Oregon, first flying in 1967.
[1] [2] [3] Design and development
Parker originally built the Ranger and equipped it with a 150NaN0 and a 310NaN0 propeller that was unable to provide enough thrust to allow the aircraft to take-off. The engine was replaced with a Richter 350NaN0 powerplant which rectified this defect. The engine is retractable and mounted behind the cockpit.
The aircraft is constructed from aluminium. The 37.50NaN0 wing employs a laminated aluminium spar and a NACA 4418 airfoil. The Ranger is not equipped with any glidepath control devices, such as dive brakes. The landing gear is a single centreline mainwheel plus a nose-mounted second wheel to allow taxiing.
The aircraft was registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Experimental - amateur-built category. Only one was built.
Operational history
Notes and References
- Web site: Ranger Parker. 28 July 2011. Activate Media. 2006. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120829145308/http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=269. 29 August 2012.
- Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 125. Soaring Society of America, November 1983. USPS 499-920
- Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results N2715. 28 July 2011. Federal Aviation Administration. July 2011.
- Web site: Aircraft List. 18 January 2015. . n.d..
