Bede AircraftExperimental & kit · Western Australia, Australia
2005 Bede BD-5B
- Price
- On request
- Year
- 2005
- Total time
- 128 hours
- Location
- Australia
Specifications
General
- Condition
- Used
- Registration No
- VH-IWG
- Serial Number
- 3664
Engine Specifications
- Propellor HELIPTERA D46 P54 SN
- 128
Comments
Aircraft built by myself and first flew March 2005,. Aircraft is standard B model with some changes.
1. shorter wing span 19.5ft from 21' original.
2. Modified wing profile to Harry Riblett Design, ( to correct harsh stall characteristics)
3. Trim wheel in place of trim lever.
4. Flap lever lock and gear lever down lock
5. Disc brakes in-place of Puck brakes
6. Aluminium undercarriage leaf in place of fibreglass
In 2007 Bob Grimsted, aerobatic and test pilot, flew this aircraft and wrote an article that featured in 5 aircraft magazines worldwide. It describes this aircrafts flying characteristics and handling positively.
Included with the aircraft - two spare engines, ground adjustable propeller and a number of other parts
Engine Specifications
Nissan MA09 930cc 4 stroke Turbo 110Hp
Additional Features
- Sea Level Top speed - 190 knots
- Stall speed - in landing configuration 60 knots
- Useable fuel - 95 litres
- Empty weight - 225 kg