According the Delmar "the plans come in 17 x 11 sheets, are very clear
and easy to follow, and include a step by step builders manual which also
gives you a complete parts list and materials list."
| Wing Span |
26 feet |
| Length |
16.5 feet |
| Empty weight |
250 lbs |
| Gross weight |
500 lbs |
| HP |
25 to 40 |
| Cruise |
55 mph |
| Fuel capacity |
5 gallons |
|
Delmar says the plane can be built with regular tools but he purchased
"a small 30 inch shear and an air riveter to help install the over 4,000
rivets." Delmar built his CA 2 in his basement which required cutting a
hole in the wall to get it out.
His shop area was 14 x 10 feet. He started construction on the tail
first to get the feel of building his "first plane" and then moved on to
the wings and then the fuselage.
In total he put in about 400 hours on the airframe and another 200
hours on engine installation, paint and rigging. He indicated that there
was no welding required in the whole plane, "just a lot of pop rivets and
bolts."
His little CA-2 is powered by a half Volkswagen engine, with 94 mm jugs
and a 69 mm stroke. He also built the engine from plans and installed a
secondary motorcycle ignition. The engine is direct drive and spins a 54 x
22 Tennessee wood prop. This engine and prop configuration gives him a
take off distance of about 200 feet a climb of around 300 feet per minute
and a cruise of 55 mph on 1.5 gallons of fuel per hour!
The airframe materials can be purchased for around $2,500 and there is
a great little newsletter available for $10 per year.
For more information on the CA-2 contact
Delmar Preston
PO Box 32 Cochranton
PA 16314
Hummel Aviation
Bryan, Ohio
209 N. Union
Bryan Ohio 43506
419-636-6700 |
