Allenbaugh Grey Ghost
Allenbaugh · United States · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Grey Ghost was a high-speed experimental monoplane built by Ed Allenbaugh to compete in the 1948 Goodyear Trophy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Very small frontal area, with the fuselage only 25 inches wide |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Shoulder-wing single-engine pusher monoplane
- Very small frontal area, with the fuselage only 25 inches wide
- Inverted tailfin so the propeller clears the ground
The pilot lay almost fully supine ahead of the tapered cantilever wing. It was painted white with the race number 66.
Specifications
- The Allenbaugh Grey Ghost has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Paul Schaupp. A centrally located Continental C85 drove a two-bladed propeller behind the empennage by an extension shaft.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
On 15 August 1948 it took off from Van Nuys with Dwight Dempster at the controls. The engine failed on its only flight and Dempster was killed. The race organisers then outlawed aircraft with a supine pilot position.
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