Hummel Aviation CA 2
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Light Sport Aircraft Pilot is a directory of aircraft that generally fit
into what are described as ultralight aircraft, advanced ultralight
aircraft,
light sport aircraft, experimental light sport aircraft, experimental
aircraft, amateur built aircraft, ELSA or homebuilt
aircraft in the United States and Canada. These include
weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes,
powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders.
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Hummel Aviation CA 2 ultralight, experimental
lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
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Ultralight aviation was
inspired by grass roots aviators! You can't get anymore
grass roots than the Hummel CA-2 a little 250 lbs single
seat all metal part 103 legal ultralight aircraft that you
build from plans.
At Sun N Fun I came across a little CA-2 that was recently
completed by Delmar Preston of Cochranton PA. According the
Delmar "the plans come in 17 x 11 sheets, are very clear and
easy to follow, and include a step by step builders manual
which also gives you a complete parts list and materials
list."
Delmar says the plane can be built with regular tools but he
purchased "a small 30 inch shear and an air riveter to help
install the over 4,000 rivets." Delmar built his CA 2 in his
basement which required cutting a hole in the wall to get it
out.
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His shop area was 14 x 10 feet. He started construction on
the tail first to get the feel of building his "first plane"
and then moved on to the wings and then the fuselage.
In total he put in about 400 hours on the airframe and
another 200 hours on engine installation, paint and rigging.
He indicated that there was no welding required in the whole
plane, "just a lot of pop rivets and bolts."
His little CA-2 is powered by a half Volkswagen engine, with
94 mm jugs and a 69 mm stroke. He also built the engine from
plans and installed a secondary motorcycle ignition. The
engine is direct drive and spins a 54 x 22 Tennessee wood
prop. This engine and prop configuration gives him a take
off distance of about 200 feet a climb of around 300 feet
per minute and a cruise of 55 mph on 1.5 gallons of fuel per
hour!
The airframe materials can be purchased for around $2,500
and there is a great little newsletter available for $10 per
year.
For more information on the CA-2 contact
Delmar Preston
PO Box 32 Cochranton
PA 16314
Hummel Aviation
Bryan, Ohio
209 N. Union
Bryan Ohio 43506
Phone 419-636-6700 |
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Hummel Aviation CA 2 ultralight -
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