The Piel CP-150 Onyx is a single-seat, low-cost and low-power ultralight aircraft.[1] The aircraft was designed by French aeronautical engineer Claude Piel. The aircraft is an all-wood single seat microlight based on Mignet principles with fixed tricycle undercarriage and one 12 hp Solo engine.
Specifications
Data fromJane's All the World's Aircraft 1987–88, p.587
General characteristics
Crew: One pilot
Length: 3.53 m (11 ft 7 in)
Wingspan: 7.30 m (24 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 12.8 m2 (138 sq ft)
Gross weight: 180 kg (400 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Solo , 9.0 kW (12 hp)
Notes
^Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1987–88, pp.587–88
References
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Ehrhardt, Patrick; Jean Molveau. Claude Piel Histoire de Pierres Précieuses. Edition Le Trait d'Union.
Ehrhardt, Patrick; Jean Molveau (May–June 1985). "A History of Precious Stones: Claude Piel – A craftsman and a constructor". Air Britain Digest.