Capella XS
Capella Aircraft · United States · first flew 1990 · light aircraft
The Capella XS is a two-seat member of a family of American high-wing, tractor-configuration cabin aircraft produced in kit form by Capella Aircraft of Austin, Texas for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | High-wing tractor cabin aircraft with side-by-side seating and a rear window in the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing tractor cabin aircraft with side-by-side seating and a rear window in the fuselage
- Fuselage, horizontal stabiliser and tail fin of welded 4130 steel tubing
- Sprung-steel main gear with a steerable tailwheel or optional nosewheel
The wing was framed from riveted aluminium tubing covered in doped fabric, with flaps and an optional folding system for transport and storage. The XS had a gross weight of 1,200 lb.
Specifications
- The Capella XS has a length of 5.61 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The single-seat SS model was introduced in 1988, and the XS and XLS side-by-side two-seaters were first flown in 1990. Capella Aircraft went out of business in late 2007.
Variants
The XS had a 64 hp Rotax 582 engine, while the XLS had an 80 hp Rotax 912 and the XLS Super 100 a 100 hp Rotax 912S. The Fastback, first flown in 1995, replaced the rear window with a high rear turtle deck.
Where you'll see it
The family is no longer in production. All members were available with either conventional or tricycle landing gear.
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