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Aviation History
1988
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GENERAL A VIATION Super Cub update gets US certification AFTON A new version of the Piper Super Cub, with more power and significantly increased climb and cruise performance, has been certificated by the US Federal Aviation Admin istration. The conversion, performed by Christen Industries, which also makes Pitts Special and Eagle aerobatic aircraft, raises the Super Cub's cruise speed from 115 m.p.h. to 140 m.p.h. and rate of climb from 960ft/min to l,500ft/min. The 180 h.p. Avco Lyco ming O-360-C1G engine powers the aircraft, which is named the Husky A-l. Super Cubs were fitted with the 150 h.p. Lycoming O-320. A Hartzell constant-speed pro peller is used instead of a fixed-pitch Sensenich unit. Larger-area, manually oper ated, single-slotted flaps give a power-on stall speed of 33 m.p.h. Christen Industries calls the Husky the "first all-new light aircraft to be certificated in the USA for many years", and is producing one example per week, an initial 12 conversions going to the US Border Patrol. Christen Industries is located in Afton, Wyoming. Veritajr opens BK.117 UKorderbook CARDIFF Veritair Helicopters has ordered two MBB BK.117 helicopters for use offshore. This is the first UK order for the 8-11-seater, and will enable Veritair to expand its offshore operations, augment ing its single-engined BO. 105 fleet. The BK.117s, due for deli very early in 1989, will be powered by the Lycoming LTS101-750. "•*S*« Gulfstream's Paulson wins accolade SAVANNAH Gulfstream Aerospace chief Allen Paulson was awarded the Wright Brothers Memo rial Trophy last month in recognition of his instru mental role in promoting general aviation and public interest in aviation affairs. The trophy has been awarded annually since 1948 by the trustees of the US National Aeronautic Associa tion to commemorate the Wright brothers' historic first Allen Paulson receives his trophy. Others are (let to right) Jim Gormley, Washington Aero Club; Lee lacocca, Chrysler; and Clifton von Kann, US National Aeronautic Association Larger flaps and more power give the Husky A-l a better take off performance than the Super Cub flight on December 17, 1903. Past winners have included Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and a string of US Senators. Paulson has steered Gulf- stream into becoming the leading US general-aviation manufacturer. The company outsold all other firms in the first half of last year, with bill ings worth over $200 million, though only 15 of the upmarket business jets were delivered. PPLs for the disabled on offer RAF FAIRFORD Disabled people resident in the UK and aged between 17 and 40 have until the end of this month to apply for a scholarship giving free train ing that should lead to a private pilot's licence. Up to nine budding pilots will receive training under the International Air Tattoo's scheme to help the disabled fly. It is backed by His Majesty King Hussein of Jor dan, the Nationwide Anglia Building Society, and the Maxwell Family Foundation. Information from: The Administrator, Flying Schol arships for Disabled People, International Air Tattoo, Building 1108, RAF Fairford, Gloucester GL7 4DL. FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL, 2/9 January 1988 13
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