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438 RIGHT International. 20 March 1969 Pup in Australia Beagle demonstration pilot and salesman Mr Benn Gunn returned last week from an introductory tour of Australia with the Pup. An order for a considerable num ber of Pups is under negotiation with Beagle Australasia Ltd— the area distributing company owned by Mr Bryce Killen. Mr. Gunn reports very great enthusiasm for the Pup among Australian pilots—he demonstrated a Pup-150 to many of the leading schools and clubs and to RAAF personnel. The latter, he says, were most impressed by the positive spinning characteristics and the quick recovery (12^turn spins were repeatedly demonstrated), and also toy the fine qualities of the general handling. Cheap Rotation Campbell Aircraft Ltd has produced a slightly more refined version of its licence-built Bensen single- seat autogyro. The new model, called the CB8S (photograph on this page), offers a measure of wind protection for the pilot and other improvements over previous versions. The CB8S is claimed to be as light as previous versions, to have much improved performance, and to be the cheapest rotating winged aircraft in the world. A complete 8S, with engine, sells for £1,250 ex-works, and a kit of parts may be had from £880, or from £232 for the glider version. Either type may be fitted with floats. Further details are obtainable from Mr J. P. Metcalfe, sales director, Campbell Aircraft Ltd. Membury Airfield, Lambourn, Newbury, Berks. Bravo Airborne The prototype AS 202 Bravo, built by the Swiss company Flug- und Fahreugwerke AG (FFA) in collaboration with SIAI Marchetti of Italy, made a first flight from Altenrihein on March 7 in the hands of Manfred Brennwald, Swiss Air Force test pilot. The second prototype being assembled in Italy will fly shortly. The Bravo is being designed primarily for 150 h.p., a maximum of four seats (a 115 h.p. two-seat version is also contemplated) and to fully aerobatic standards at reduced weight. The type will be a very close competitor to the Beagle Pup range—the latter differs primarily in having been developed upwards from the basic 100 h.p. two-seat version into 150 h.p. three-seat form, and in being designed to semi- The prototype AS 202 Bravo made a first flight from Altenrhein on March 7. Further details of this important new Swiss/Italian aerobatic trainer are given on this page aerobatic structural requirements (the Pup offers excellent handling for all basic acrobatic manoeuvres, and has an unrestricted spinning clearance). The joint venture between FFA and SIAI at present covers the production of 50 Bravos; certification of the basic type is expected this year and deliveries could begin within a year from now. FFA will produce the fuselage, tail, cabin and controls, while SIAI will make the wings, undercarriage and powerplant installation. There will be two final assembly lines. Further details of prices and delivery for UK and Ireland customers may be obtained from Che agents, Lambair Ltd, 43 Clareville Street, London SW7. SIAI/FFA AS 202 Bravo Data Powerplant One 150 h.p. Lycoming O-320-E2A driving a fixed- pitch 76in diameter McCauley two-blade metal propeller. Dimensions Span. 31ft 2in; length, 21ft lOin; height, 8ft 3in; wheel track, 7ft 4in : wheelbase, 5ft 8in; wing area, 142 sq ft. Weight Gross (fully aerobatic), 1,7641b: gross (utility), 1.9841b; basic empty, 1,1021b. Performance (estimated) Maximum level speed. 156 m.p.h.; cruising speed, 144 m.p.h. (75 per cent power); stalling speed, 63 m.p.h. (clean), 55 m.p.h. (flaps down): rate of climb, l,050ft/min; ceiling, 18,000ft: range, 575 miles. Prices including 20-channel radio, but excluding import duty, £5,045 (115 h.p.), £6,093 (150 h.p.). £6,935 (165 h.p. with inverted fuel system). / Campbell Aircraft Ltd is now in production with a new version of the licence-built Bensen autogyro known as the CB8S. A glass-fibre cowling, new rudder and a castoring nosewheel are among the differences from previous models. See "Cheap Rotation," this page
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