Avia 41-P
Avia · France · first flew 1932 · glider
The Avia 41-P was a high-performance French glider. Eric Nessler set many French gliding records in one between 1934 and 1938.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Long-span high-set wing carried on a low central pylon
- Each half-wing has a rectangular inner section and a straight-tapered outer section covering about 80% of the span
- Narrow open cockpit ahead of the pylon and a very small fin and tailplane
A glider with a very long wing on a low pylon, a plywood fuselage tapering to a small tail, and a rudder extending to the keel.
Specifications
- The Avia 41-P has a length of 7.43 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.75 m (62 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was inspired by the Lippisch Wien and designed by Raymond Jarlaud, who did the wing, and Eric Nessler, who designed the fuselage. It first flew in late 1932 with Georges Bouvier as pilot.
Variants
About seven were built.
Where you'll see it
Nessler used it to set records, and its narrow cockpit led to an unusual control column with a yoke for aileron control.
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