D'Apuzzo Senior Aero Sport
Nick D'Apuzzo · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Parsons-Jocelyn PJ-260 was an aerobatic biplane built in the United States for the 1962 World Aerobatic Championships in Budapest. It was the prototype for a family of closely related aircraft produced under designer Nick D'Apuzzo's name.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Short-coupled aerobatic biplane with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Single-bay staggered wings braced with N-struts
- Outer panels of the upper wing swept back
Look for a compact aerobatic biplane with staggered, N-strutted wings and swept-back outer panels on the upper wing.
Specifications
- The D'Apuzzo Senior Aero Sport has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.23 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The PJ-260 was named for the pilots who commissioned it, Lindsey Parsons and Rod Jocelyn. It first flew in 1962.
Variants
The family comprised the D-260 and D-295 Senior Aero Sport, the D-200 Junior Aero Sport and the D-201 Sportwing. The wings are of equal span, except on the D-295 where they are unequal.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft were marketed for homebuilding, and at least 32 had been built by 1985.
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