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==Design and development==
==Design and development==
The P-1 was designed to comply with the US light-sport aircraft rules and was accepted as a factory-built [[special light-sport aircraft]] in 2009. It features a [[strut-braced]] [[high-wing]], a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|accessdate = 1 June 2012|last = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]|date = 2012}}</ref>
The P-1 was designed to comply with the US light-sport aircraft rules and was accepted as a factory-built [[special light-sport aircraft]] in 2009. It features a [[strut-braced]] [[high-wing]], a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|accessdate = 1 June 2012|last = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]|year = 2012}}</ref>


The aircraft is made from welded steel tubing covered in [[aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|9.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has an area of {{convert|12.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The standard engine is the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant. The cockpit is {{convert|110|cm|in|1|abbr=on}} wide.<ref name="WDLA11" />
The aircraft is made from welded steel tubing covered in [[aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|9.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has an area of {{convert|12.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The standard engine is the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant. The cockpit is {{convert|110|cm|in|1|abbr=on}} wide.<ref name="WDLA11" />
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Revision as of 07:17, 13 August 2012

P-1
Role Light-sport aircraft
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Paradise Aircraft
Introduction 2008
Status In production (2012)

The Paradise P-1 LSA is a Brazilian light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Paradise Aircraft of Feira de Santana and introduced in 2008. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The P-1 was designed to comply with the US light-sport aircraft rules and was accepted as a factory-built special light-sport aircraft in 2009. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from welded steel tubing covered in aluminum sheet. Its 9.0 m (29.5 ft) span wing has an area of 12.6 m2 (136 sq ft) and flaps. The standard engine is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. The cockpit is 110 cm (43.3 in) wide.[1]

Operational history

In August 2012 there were ten P-1s registered in the United States with the US Federal Aviation Administration.[3]

Specifications (P-1)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 9.0 m (29 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 12.6 m2 (136 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 340 kg (750 lb)
  • Gross weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
  • Stall speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 4.5 m/s (890 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 47.6 kg/m2 (9.7 lb/sq ft)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 68. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  3. ^ Federal Aviation Administration (2012). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Retrieved 12 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)