Grega GN-1 Aircamper
John W. Grega (homebuilt) · United States · first flew 1963 · light aircraft
The Grega GN-1 Aircamper was a light aircraft developed in the United States in the early 1960s, originally as a personal project of its designer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-mounted high wing
- Single tractor piston engine in the nose
- Seats for a pilot and one passenger
It is a parasol-wing homebuilt 5.59 m long with a span of 8.84 m.
Specifications
- The Grega GN-1 Aircamper has a length of 5.59 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
John W. Grega set out to create a modernised Pietenpol Air Camper using structural components from a Piper Cub. It first flew in 1963 with a 65 hp Continental A65-8.
Variants
Two wings were designed: one based on the Cub wing, and another as a modernised version of the Pietenpol wing.
Where you'll see it
It was later marketed in plans form for homebuilding.
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