Corby CJ-1 Starlet
                                                The Starlet was designed by Australian aero engineer John Corby for a competition held by

                                                English company Rollason Aircraft Ltd in 1964. The design was placed eighth, although it became

                                                first from the competition to be built. The prototype (VH-CBS) first flew on August 9th, 1967.

                                                The Corby Starlet is a semi-aerobatic sports aircraft made of an all-wood construction.

                                                The fuselage is a combination of spruce longerons and frames and is sheeted with plywood.

                                                The wing is a single-piece structure, consisting of a solid laminated spar and built-up ribs.

                                                The remainder of the wing, including the ailerons, is open-structure and fabric covered.

                                                 The D-nose leading edge is plywood covered. The main undercarriage consists of

                                                 spring-steel legs bolted to a stiffened frame in the fuselage, immediately behind the firewall.

                                                  Many examples of this aircraft are flown in countries all over the world.

                                                  (Constructed and kindly Donated by Mr. Gordon Timmins)

                                                 Technical Data
                                                                                      Model: Corby Starlet CJ-1
                                                                                      Group Code: CONV
                                                                                      Landing Gear: FG (Tailwheel)
                                                                                      Seats: 1
                                                                                      Construction Material: Spruce & Plywood
                                                                                      Engine: VW or Jabiru
                                                                                      Horsepower: VW 45 - 75 hp Jabiru 80 hp
                                                                                      Propeller: Wood 54 inch
                                                                                      Maximum Speed: 139 kts @ sea level
                                                                                      Cruise Speed: 113 kts
                                                                                      Stall (or Min.) Speed:@ gross weight 30 kts
                                                                                      Service Ceiling: 14,500 ft (4419 m)
                                                                                      Takeoff Distance: 350 ft (106 m)
                                                                                       Landing Distance: 450 ft (137 m)
                                                                                       Rate of Climb (gross): 1000 fpm
                                                                                       Maximum Range: 425 nm
                                                                                       Empty Weight: 450 lbs (203.6 kg)
                                                                                       Gross Weight: 750 lbs (339.4 kg)
                                                                                       Useful Load: 300 lbs (135.7 kg)
                                                                                       Fuel Capacity: 11.1 gal (42 l)
                                                                                       Cabin Width: 21.75 inch (.55 m)
                                                                                       Overall Length: 15.1 ft (4.6 m)
                                                                                       Height: 4.8 ft (1.46 m)
                                                                                       Wingspan: 18.5 ft (5.63 m)
                                                                                       Wing Area: 68.5 sq ft (6.36 sq m)
                                                                                       Wing Loading: 10.9 lbs/sq ft (4.9 kg/sq m)

                                                                                       "G" Loading: +4.5g (+6.75g ultimate), -4.5g