Starlet
Corby Starlet at Toowoomba Airshow, May 2007.
Role Homebuilt aircraft
Designer John C. Corby
Introduction 1973

The Corby CJ-1 Starlet is a single seat, amateur-built aeroplane designed in the 1960s by Australian aeronautical engineer John Corby.[1][2]

Design and development

The CJ-1 Starlet's structure is primarily wood and finished with fabric. A variety of engine types have been used, including 50 to 80 hp (37 to 60 kW) Volkswagen air-cooled engines, the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 85 hp (63 kW) Jabiru 2200.[1][2]

The aircraft is built from plans, although some parts are available as well.[2] Additionally Aircraft Spruce & Specialty offer materials kits for the design.[3]

Variants

CJ-1
Base model, made from wood[1][2]
CM-2
Model built from aluminium sheet, developed in New Zealand[1][2]

Specifications (typical)

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 98. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c d e Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 104. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (2017). "Corby Starlet CJ-1". Retrieved 2 April 2017.