Aircraft
The Mousquetaire D-140 flew for the first time 50 years ago today. Built by the Jodel company, the aircraft has fixed gear and can have skis attached and is ideal for mountain flying.
| |
|---|
© Flight/Barbara CockburnThis model is based at Megève Altiport in the French Alps |
Pilot and flying instructor Bruno Müller at Megève's Altiport (airport at altitude) says: "It's good for mountain flying because it has very strong wings which are bent up at the end to give it added stability, it has a stick control which is very responsive. It has very good short take off and landing (STOL) capabilities."
It has a fuel upload of 215 litres giving ithe aircraft an endurance of approximately 5hrs, and according Müller it can fly up to 15,000ft.
| |
|---|
© Flight/Barbara CockburnThe cockpit with stick control |
This video shows a Mousquetaire taking off from Megève's Altiport.
Click here to check out the highest rated articles
For exclusive news and expert analysis every week subscribe to Flight International print edition. Included with your subscription are 4 FREE issues and FREE delivery to your home or office.
Low Cost Carriers - Who will survive & thrive?
The Future of Low Cost Carriers is a detailed assessment of the low cost carrier market worldwide, examining the growth of the business and how it will develop in the future.
Business Aviation E-newsletter
FREE news, data and analysis for business aviation professionals delivered straight to your desktop every month.
