The Jenny is a three-quarter scale replica of the famous Curtiss JN4D Jenny Trainer. Although this ultralight version has a rear cockpit it is there purely for aesthetics and is non-functional. The airframe is gussett riveted aluminium tubing covered in a doped dacron finish. Centre mounted joy stick, rudder pedals.
I flew one many years ago here in Australia. A delightful short range aircraft. The ailerons do not exist. What there is are spoilers on the tops of the upper wings and controlled by a linen cord that pulled them up thus spoiling the air flow. Spoiler up and the lift on the other side raised that wing thus a turn. Real STOL take-off and landing. Mt first experience with a two stroke. Love to own this Curtiss Jenny! Now I can say that I have flown both a Curtiss Jenny and a Boeing! (A Stearman).
David Prossor
Engine: Cuyuna ULII-02 (429 cc) 35 hp.
Prop: 198cm.
Static thrust: 296 lbs.
Empty wt: 248 lbs.
Wing span: 28’4”.
Wing area: 186 sq.ft.
Height: 7’6”.
Length: 17’.
Fuel cap; 5 USG.
Construction: Alumnium, Dacron.
Max wt: 500 lbs.
Stall: 21 mph.
Max speed: 62 mph.
Vne: 69 mph.
Econ cruise speed: 45 kts.
Climb rate: 1000 fpm @ 40 mph.
Design limit: +4, -2g.
Glide ratio: 5.5-1.
Wing loading: 2.69 lbs/sq.ft.
Power loading: 14.29 lbs/hp.
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