Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 2017 Bakeng Deuce
Categorized as a Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior however in truth a 2017 Bakeng Deuce, this little experimental, homebuilt taildragger is one among over 100 examples constructed for the reason that kind’s first flight in 1970. With two seats in open cockpit configuration, it offers the texture of a barnstorming biplane with the scale, weight, and working economic system of a Cessna 150.
Certainly, the empty weight of round 1,000 kilos and most weight of 1,650 kilos are virtually precisely the identical because the Cessna 150, as is the 30-foot wingspan. In contrast to most 150s, nonetheless, the Deuce has a 160-horsepower Lycoming O-320 that gives considerably extra energy. Cruise pace is listed as 140 mph, and fee of climb is listed as 1,000 ft per minute.
The airframe is pretty normal for older taildraggers and lots of homebuilts, with a welded metal tube fuselage coated by metallic and cloth. The distinctive parasol wing makes use of wood building and is roofed in cloth. Many airframe components are sourced from different sorts, such because the Cessna 170 touchdown gear, the Aeronca tailwheel, and the tried-and-true Cleveland wheels and brakes.
Inside, the little panel is completely suited to a small, open cockpit homebuilt – small and easy. A JPI gasoline movement instrument provides some fashionable performance, however issues are in any other case fairly fundamental. Apparently, the airplane has flaps, that are actuated electrically through a change on the panel. Pushbutton electrical begin makes this Deuce considerably extra fashionable than others that have to be hand-propped.
One other fascinating modification that makes this Deuce stand out is the engine cowl. Whereas the unique Deuce cowl is a big metallic model with a gaping consumption that resembles that of early Mooneys, this Deuce has a decidedly extra fashionable composite cowl. With cautious sculpting and shaping and small intakes positioned up excessive, it absolutely creates considerably much less drag. Mixed with the extra highly effective engine, it’s doubtless this Deuce cruises notably quicker than normal examples.
Each the airframe and engine have solely 59 hours complete time, 10 of which have been flown prior to now six months. With an intensive inspection to verify all is in good working order, the following proprietor can count on years of enjoyment as they get pleasure from open-air flying on heat summer season days – all for about half the worth of the engine itself.
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