Is a Luscombe hard to fly?

A Bellanca Citabria is considered an easy tailwheel airplane to handle on landing. A Luscombe is a few steps more difficult to keep straight on landing than a Citabria and a few steps easier than a Stearman.

Does Luscombe 8E have flaps?

A28: Flaps were available as an option on the 8E and 8F, and on the T8F. They are very effective, but add about 30 lbs to the weight of the airplane. They can be added to an existing set of wings with some work.

Is a Luscombe LSA?

The legendary Luscombe 8F is to go back into production, initially as a Light Sport Aircraft but with the ambition of building certified aircraft constructed to USA CAR 4a standard airworthiness requirements. “We are now starting the Luscombe LSA Model 8 production. …

Is Luscombe 8A light sport?

Other Luscombe models meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft, including the 8, 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D.

When did the Luscombe Model 8 go into production?

The Luscombe Model 8, like the Phantom before it, was well ahead of its time. Don Luscombe got the first Model 8 going as part of a class project in one of his aviation trade schools and it went into production in 1938/39.

Why was the Luscombe 8-aopa late to the market?

It also developed the 8E and 8F with electrical systems and 85- and 90-hp Continentals, respectively. Difficulty in getting production up and running meant that Luscombe was late to the 1946 airplane-selling party and could not cash in as effectively as others, even though it eventually pushed 15 airplanes out the door each day.

What’s the maximum weight of a Luscombe 8 AOPA?

Depending on the model, loading (the maximum gross weight of all but the lowest-powered versions is 1,400 pounds), and temperature, acceleration ranges from sedate to brisk. The tail comes up of its own volition, or earlier if motivated by the pilot.

How many Lucombe 8A’s are there in the world?

Without the wings, they’d fit into a garage (or upstairs bedroom, if you don’t tell mom) without even being tight. Secondly, there are approximately 2,500 flying with another 1,000 estimated to be in barns, attics and workshops, and an unknown number disassembled for parts.

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