MacFam Cavalier
MacFam · Canada · first flew 1963 · light aircraft
The MacFam Cavalier is a homebuilt aircraft designed by Stan McLeod, built entirely of wood.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- All-wooden construction
- Single tractor engine in the nose
It is a two-seat side-by-side all-wooden homebuilt with fixed or retractable landing gear in tricycle or conventional layout and a fabric-covered wing.
Specifications
- The MacFam Cavalier has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.33 m (27 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the GY-20 Minicab, and the first model, the SA102, flew in 1963.
Variants
The range includes the SA102 of 1963, SA102.5 of 1968, SA103 with conventional gear, SA104 with tricycle gear and the SA105 Super Cavalier with retractable tricycle gear.
Where you'll see it
Plans were marketed by K&S Aircraft of Calgary, Alberta and later MacFam for amateur construction; one example is displayed at Winnipeg airport.
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