Russian registered RA-0565G is an approximately 75% scale Ju-87B-2 owned by Vladimir Nessunov and first flown on June 20, 2000.
This machine is apparently stationed at the Kubinka test base and is flown by the Kublinka Aeroclub there.
Engine: 210Hp Walter (LOM) M337.
Wingspan: 14.94 m
Built in 1922 by Eric Nessler in France, it arrived at Camp Mouillard on August 5, 1922. By August 15, the machine is ready and performs a few small flights on the plain with a maximum duration of 8 seconds. On August 17, it fell on the front, breaking the landing gear, seat and tail. It flew again on August 24 with a flight of 17 seconds over the Toupe plateau but was slightly damaged on landing.
On August 27, departing from the summit of Combegrasse, towards Aydat, in no wind, some jumps on the slope were made before final takeoff but a flight of 1 min 3 sec was made. During this flight, the aircraft succeeded in gaining height.
Span: 6.66 m
Length: 5.6 m
Height: 2.5 m
Aspect: 5
Wing area: 18 m2
Wing profile: R.A.F. 53
Empty weight: 72 kg
Maximum weight: 128 kg
Wing loading: 7.11 kg/m2
No. of seats: 1
The design, by Robert Nesmith, is a conventional high-wing, strut-braced monoplane with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The pilot and a single passenger were seated side-by-side with dual controls. The fuselage and empennage were of welded steel-tube construction, while the wings were of wood, and the whole aircraft was fabric-covered. Continental engines of C75, C85 and C90 can be used.
The first, N75282, first flew in March 1957.
With a redline speed of 195 mph, the Cougar maintains a brisk cruise of 120 to 165 mph, depending on choice of engine which can range form 65 hp to 125 hp. Landing approach is done at 80 mph and touchdown is around 70.
The original Cougar design was marketed by Nesmith himself. The design was modified by Leonard Eaves for an EAA design contest in 1963, principally for the purpose of including folding wings. When the modified Cougar won an Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) design competition in 1963 that organization took over selling plans. Rights to the design were eventually purchased by Acro Sport.
The aircraft can be towed to and from the airport on its own landing gear.
The aircraft shape was influenced by the Beechcraft Staggerwing and Wittman Tailwind. The name came from the college of Nesmith’s daughter, the University of Houston, whose athletic mascot is a cougar.
Variants:
Nesmith Cougar
The original design for home building
Nesmith Cougar Comet
Cougar modified with a 125hp Lycoming O-290D.
Nesmith Chigger & Landoll’s Skydoll
One example was built with folding wings and Culver Cadet landing gear, called the “Chigger”. Another example built with folding wings with automatic control latching.
Variation:
Eaves Cougar 1
Engine: Lycoming O-235, 115-hp (86 kW)
Wingspan: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
Wing area: 83 sq.ft (7.71 sq.m)
Aspect ratio: 5.06
Length: 18 ft 11 in (5.77 m)
Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Empty weight: 624 lb (283 kg)
Gross weight: 1,250 lb (567 kg)
Fuel capacity 25 USG
Maximum speed: 195 mph (314 km/h)
Cruise 166 mph
Stall 53 mph
Climb rate 1300 fpm
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (3,950 m)
Takeoff run 450 ft
Landing roll 350 ft
Range: 750 miles (1,200 km)
Seats: 2
Engine: Continental C-85, 80 hp
Speed max: 195 mph
Cruise: 135 mph
Range: 600 sm
Stall: 53 mph
ROC: 1000 fpm
Take-off dist: 800 ft
Landing dist: 700 ft
Service ceiling: 16,000 ft
HP range: 65-125
Fuel cap: 25 USG
Weight empty: 624 lb
Gross: 1250 lb
Height: 5.5 ft.
Length: 18.9 ft
Wing span: 20.5 ft
Wing area: 82.5 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tail wheel
Houston TX.
USA
Builder of the Nesmith Cougar circa 1957
The Nervures Swoop 14 and 16 mini wing were created in 2006 in collaboration with Val Montant.
The Swoop 2 16 is described as ultra versatile, for speedflying on site and hiking or paraclimbing version, it is ideal for an introduction to mini-wings with take off near a paraglider, a very healthy behavior, able to climb thermal and land comfortably.
The aspect ratio has also been specially designed for this surface to facilitate take off and provide dynamic flight behavior. Recommended to max inflight weight 100kg.
The Swoop 2 14 is a mini wing for experienced pilots for speedflying and paraclimbing. The aspect ratio has been specially designed for this surface, the short suspentage cone facilitates placement on the ground as well as elevation of the wing. In expé Version (1.9kg) it is suitable for short & difficult takeoffs, solid in turbulent conditions even in trimout position.
The Swoop 2 10 is for expert only, extreme speed flying or speed riding new sensations; compared to other mini wings of same surface glide ratio is widely superior, more efficient brake response and lower roll movement.
Swoop 14
Surface: 14.2 m²
Projected area: 13.1 m²
Flat wingspan: 7.4 m
Projected wingspan: 6.3 m
Flat aspect: 4
Projected aspect: 3.17
Total flying weight: 95 – 120 kg
Number of cells: 30
Length: 1.50 m
Height: 4.3 m
Standard weight: 1.7 kg
EN 926-1
Swoop 16
Surface: 15.6 m²
Projected area: 14.4 m²
Flat wingspan: 8 m
Projected wingspan: 6.8 m
Flat aspect: 4
Projected aspect: 3.17
Total flying weight: 120 kg
Number of cells: 30
Length: 1.62 m
Height: 4.5 m
Standard weight: 1.8 kg
EN 926-1
Swoop 19
Surface: 19.13 m²
Projected area: 15.3 m²
Flat wingspan: 8.6 m
Projected wingspan: 7 m
Flat aspect: 4
Projected aspect: 3.17
Total flying weight: 120 kg
Number of cells: 30
Length: 1.79 m
Height: 4.9 m
Standard weight: 1.9 kg
EN 926-1
Paraglider circa 1998.
Kenya 22
Wing area: 22 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 55-70 kg
No. of cells: 34
Wing span: 9.4 m
Aspect ratio: 4
Min sink: 1.3 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) 14400 Fr
Kenya 26
Wing area: 26 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 70-90 kg
No. of cells: 38
Wing span: 10.6 m
Aspect ratio: 4.4
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) 14900 Fr
Kenya 30
Wing area: 30 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 90-110
No. of cells: 38
Wing span: 11.4 m
Aspect ratio: 4.4
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) 14900 Fr
Kenya 34
Wing area: 34 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
No. of cells: 42
Wing span: 12.6 m
Aspect ratio: 4.7
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 43 kph
Price (1998) 16200 Fr
Paraglider circa 1998.
Etna 19
Wing area: 18.9 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 45-58 kg
No. of cells: 30
Wing span: 8.3 m
Aspect ratio: 3.6
Min sink: 1.3 m/s
Max speed: 38 kph
Price (1998) 12000 Fr
Paraglider circa 1998.
Espade 24
Wing area: 24 sq.m
Pilot weight: 60-75 kg
No. of cells: 42
Wing span: 10.2 m
Aspect ratio: 4.2
Min sink: 1.3 m/s
Max speed: 44 kph
Price (1998) 17400 Fr
Espade 27
Wing area: 27 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 75-95 kg
No. of cells: 46
Wing span: 11.3 m
Aspect ratio: 4.7
Min sink: 1.1 m/s
Max speed: 44 kph
Price (1998) 17900 Fr
Espade 30
Wing area: 30 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 95-120 kg
No. of cells: 46
Wing span: 12 m
Aspect ratio: 4.7
Min sink: 1.1 m/s
Max speed: 44 kph
Price (1998) 18400 Fr
Paraglider circa 1998.
Stromboli BI
Wing area: 42 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 120-200 kg
No. of cells: 46
Wing span: 13.8 m
Aspect ratio: 4.6
Min sink: 1.2 m/s
Max speed: 44 kph
Price (1998) 20900 Fr
1998: ZI Point Sud, f-65260 Soucom, France
In 1998 Xavier Demoury remains head of the company while committed to Gypa-Aile.
Paraglider builder
