Construction of the BA-14 Starling recreational trainer, designed by Bjorn Andreasson, began 1987.
First flying on 25 August 1988, the BA-14 SE-KFV was the result of a partnership between MFI and FFV Aerotech. The two seat BA-14 is powered by a 115hp Lycoming O-235 and is almost wholly of composite construction, one of its purposes being to allow FFV Aerotech to gain additional experience in the design of primary structure, production, testing and certification with this type of material.
It became a joint venture project between MFI and FFV Aerotech, but later redesigned by MFI to FAR Pt 23A. Development delayed by other work, but resumption of flight testing apparently still awaited.
Engine : Lycoming O 235, 85 hp
Length : 21.654 ft / 6.6 m
Height : 8.858 ft / 2.7 m
Wingspan : 37.402 ft / 11.4 m
Wing area : 122.71 sq.ft / 11.4 sq.m
Max take off weight : 1797.1 lb / 815.0 kg
Weight empty : 1058.4 lb / 480.0 kg
Max. weight carried : 716.6 lb / 325.0 kg
Max. speed : 124 kt / 230 km/h
Landing speed : 40 kt / 75 km/h
Cruising speed : 103 kt / 190 km/h
Initial climb rate : 590.55 ft/min / 3.0 m/s
Service ceiling : 11155 ft / 3400 m
Wing load : 14.56 lb/sq.ft / 71.0 kg/sq.m
Range : 346 nm / 640 km
Crew : 2
All Aero 