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1957
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11 October 1957 599 Business and Touring Aircraft . . . ITALY Aviamilano F.8L Falco Although only a two-seater, theFalco is included here as it is very much an aeroplane for the man who wishes to go abouthis business in a hurry. It was air-tested by C M. Lambert on the occasion of the recentParis Salon and his report was in these terms: "I would say without any hesitation that theItalian Aviamilano Falco is the finest light aircraft I have flown—a real pilot's machine, asmall fighter and a two-seater fit for kings to show their ladies. It has gorgeous lines. Butit is no quirk, no 'hot ship.' It is a superb completely equipped little aeroplane, fullyaerobatic, but with plenty of room for baggage and radio equipment; and a cruising speed, on140 h.p., of 168 m.p.h. . . . "On the way back to Le Bourget we triedthe maximum level speed and settled at 181 m.p.h. It should not be forgotten that we hadonly 140 h.p. and a fixed-pitch wooden pro- peller. In the circuit Biancotto lowered wheelsand flap at 100 m.p.h. and made a curved approach at that speed. The rate of descentwas l,200ft/min. We touched down at 81 m.p.h. and dropped the nosewheel straightaway. The landing run was quite short." F.14 Nibbio The Nibbio is a development ofthe Falco with the Lycoming O-360 engine of 180 h.p. and with a brilliant performance asset out in the table on page 597. Maximum continuous cruising speed is no less than 190m.p.h. Aviamilano, Via Macedonia Melloni, 10, Milan, Italy. Macchi MB.320 The latest version of the MB.320has two Continental E-225 engines driving S.I.A.I. Marchetti constant-speed fullyfeathering propellers. A six-seater, the MB.320 is of wooden construction, with plywood skin.Standard equipment includes dual controls, V.H.F. and H.F. radio, radio compass and Aviamilano F.8L Falco (prototype is shown). Above, Nardi FN.333 (Lycoming O-470H). Below, Macchi MB.320 (two Continental E-22S). automatic pu. .. The cabin is soundproofedand air-conditioned, and there is a baggage compartment behind the seats. Aeronautica Macchi S.A., Corso VittorioEmanuele 31, Milan, Italy. Meteor FL.SSC Cargo/Agricultural This is the latestof the Meteor series, which has included the FL.53 two-seater for training and touring; theFL.54 three-seater for similar work, the FL.55 four-seater; and the FI.55B—a developmentof the 55 with more powerful engine (Lycoming 150 h.p.). The FL.55C is likewise a four-seater but can be adapted particularly for agri- cultural work. The adjustable spraying nozzlescan be easily inspected and their operation is automatically stopped in case of loss of pres-sure. When dusting powder is carried it is sufficient to mount a special venturi device onthe outlet of the tank and to remove the spray- ing pipes. The small propeller-driven pumpis replaced by an air-driven agitator device. The new Meteor has balloon wheels, flaps,independent hydraulic brakes and castering tailwheel. Spraying equipment weighs 770 lband the dusting equipment 880 lb. Meteor Costruzioni Aeronautiche, 2 ViaMilano, Trieste, Italy. Above, Meteor FL.55 (Lycoming O-320). Below, Piaggio P.I49 (Lycoming GO-435-C2). Lower right, interior of the same aircraft.
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