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The Chinook Plus 2 has been
produced since 1989. The basic kit can be built in about 200 hours, with
delivery times from the factory reported at about two months from time
of placing an order.
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Empty Weight |
380 lbs. |
| Gross Weight |
1050 lbs. |
| Wing Span |
32 ft. |
| Wing Area |
155 sq.ft. |
| Engine |
Rotax 503/582 |
| Cruise Speed |
72 m.p.h. |
| Stall Speed |
32 m.p.h. |
| VNE |
115 m.p.h. |
| Construction |
Aluminum Tube and Fabric |
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The kit uses aluminum tube, bolt together construction
in the fuselage. The wings use ladder construction design featuring
aluminum leading and trailing edge spars, aluminum compression struts,
and aluminum wing ribs. Both the fuselage and wing are covered in
standard aircraft covering material.
For more information on the
Chinook Plus 2 contact.
Aircraft Sales And Parts
Box 995, Vernon,
B.C. V1T 6N2
A T.U.F. VIEW
The Chinook Plus 2, is a taildragger, front and back seating, dual stick, rudder and
throttle controls. Entrance and exit from the front seat is easy with the rear seat a
little more difficult.
The aircraft performs adequately with the 503 Rotax but my
preference would be to go with the 582. With the Rotax 503 cruise is about 65 m.p.h. and
climb at gross around 650 feet per minute. here
The 582 will increase these figures by about
30%.
Its price is within reach of the average flyer, and makes a good two place trainer,
although the instructor when flying from the back is a little uncomfortable.
Its light
weight, and large wing area give it very docile handling, with stall around 35. Aileron
control pressure is noticeable. Cabin noise would rate a B plus.
The Ultralight Flyer rates
The Factory .............8
The Chinook Plus 2.....8
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