Criquet Storch

This aircraft is 75% scale of the original Storch size, built with planes obtained directly in Germany and certified aeronautical materials. Its stall characteristics and performance were authenticated by aeronautical engineers. For the design, operation, and quality assurance the next standards were followed ASTM F 2245- 04, F 2295-03 and F2279-03 for "Light Sport Airplanes" aircrafts category

Specifications

  • Wing Span - 34.7 ft
  • Area - 172 sq ft
  • Mean - Chord 5 ft
  • Aspect - 7
  • Length - 24 ft 5 in
  • Height  - 9 ft 9 in
  • Cockpit Width - 28 in
  • Number of Seats - 2
  • Doors - 1
  • Landing Gear - Tail gear configuration
  • Baggage Volume - 3 cu ft
  • Baggage Capacity - 25 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity - 30 US gallons

Power Plant

  • Engine - Rotax 912 ULS
  • Output - 100 HP
  • Oil Capacity - 3.0 qts
  • Coolant Capacity - 4.4 qts
  • Propeller Diameter - 6 ft
  • Propeller Type - Wood / Composite
  • Gear Reduction - 1: 2.273
  • Fuel G.P.H. - 5 at 75% continuous power

Performance

  • Take Off Roll Sea Level - 168 ft
  • Rate of Climb - 850 fpm
  • Service Ceiling - 13,500 ft
  • Cruise - 80 mph
  • VNE - 117 mph
  • Stall Clean - 36 mph
  • Stall Flaps 40° - 30 mph
  • Landing Rol - l173 ft
  • Endurance5 hrs
  • Range - 365 miles

Weights and Loadings

  • Gross Weight - 1320 lbs

 


Storch in-flight testing (flaps)

One flap up the other one down. Flying pretty straight.

Steve's Storch ready

May 23, 2008

This baby looks amazing. Steve is excited and so are we. He purchased a kit from CA and here is the finished product. GOOD WORK.

Manuals

You can download the Storch manuals in PDF format by clicking on the button below.
Manuals .PDF