Falconar Teal
Falconar (homebuilt) · Canada · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The Falconar Teal was a two-seat homebuilt amphibian designed by Chris Falconar of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.47 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing with W-shaped struts down to the stabilising floats
- Engine in a nacelle above the wing, propeller just ahead of the windscreen
- Cruciform tail on a boat-type hull
A strut-braced high-wing amphibian with W-shaped struts running from the wing roots to stabilising floats that also hold the main wheels. The engine sits in a nacelle above the wing and the tail is cruciform.
Specifications
- The Falconar Teal has a length of 7.47 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.06 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the two- or three-seat AMF Maranda and was built mostly of wood. It first flew in December 1967.
Variants
Most examples were powered by certified Lycoming or Continental engines; a 160 hp Lycoming O-320-B2A is listed for the type.
Where you'll see it
From the 1970s to the 1990s plans were sold by Falconar Aviation of Edmonton. A handful were built by amateur constructors in Canada and the United States.
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