Andrews A1
C.G. Andrews · New Zealand · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Andrews A1 is a 1950s New Zealand monoplane, built as a half-scale flying test aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing thick-section monoplane
- Bubble-type canopy
- Spatted tailwheel undercarriage
A small low-wing monoplane of plywood-covered spruce and steel with a bubble canopy and a 65 hp Continental flat-four in the nose.
Specifications
- The Andrews A1 has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 146 km/h (91 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
C.G. Andrews, an engineer in Wellington, built it to test his proposed A2 agricultural aircraft for the topdressing industry. It was registered ZK-BLU in September 1955 and first flew in 1957.
Variants
Only one was built. The A2 was never built because the market was dominated by the Fletcher Fu24.
Where you'll see it
It completed its flight testing successfully. Andrews restored it to flying condition in 1973 and it has since had a series of private owners.
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