Elmwood Christavia Mk I
Elmwood · Canada · first flew 1982 · light aircraft
The Christavia Mk I is a Canadian two-seat tandem homebuilt aircraft designed by Ron Mason.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing two-seat tandem homebuilt
- Single piston engine in the nose
- Span of about 9.9 m
A small high-wing tandem-seat aircraft with a span of 9.91 m, typically with a 65 hp Continental A-65.
Specifications
- The Elmwood Christavia Mk I has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.91 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed for missionary flying in Africa and its name means Christ-in-Aviation. The first example was registered in October 1981 and first flew in 1982.
Variants
The Christavia Mk II is a side-by-side version and the Mk IV is another variant.
Where you'll see it
The design is supplied as plans for amateur construction. Over 350 had been completed and flown by 2002.
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