It’s far from your average two-placer. In general, the Ercoupe is a good flyer with appealing handling characteristics. It has full-span ailerons (remember, no flaps), so roll response is far snappier than other airplanes of the same era.
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Is the ercoupe a good airplane?
It’s far from your average two-placer. In general, the Ercoupe is a good flyer with appealing handling characteristics. It has full-span ailerons (remember, no flaps), so roll response is far snappier than other airplanes of the same era.
Does the ercoupe qualify as LSA?
LSA capability Only the 1940-41 and 1946 Ercoupe 415-C models qualify for flying under LSA rules. That’s because they are two-seaters with maximum gross weights of 1,260 pounds—well under the 1,320-pound limit, and their stall and cruise speeds also meet the LSA rules.
Can a Ercoupe stall?
Ercoupes can and do crash. They can and do stall, might not technically spin, but they do crash just like real airplanes.
Is the ercoupe safe?
Built by the Engineering and Researching Corporation (ERCO), the Ercoupe was billed as “America’s first certified spin-proof plane.” It was safe: Ads called it the “world’s safest plane” and compared its handling to that of the family car.
How does Ercoupe rudder work?
One small general aviation design, the Ercoupe, has no rudder pedals but does have two rudders. Instead, the Ercoupes rudder deflection is mechanically connected to the aileron controls. When its ailerons are deflected, the rudders also are deflected to counteract adverse yaw.
Can you slip an Ercoupe?
It makes sense that you couldn’t do a slip landing in an Ercoupe. That is certainly a downside. Also, one of the things most student pilots learn is how to avoid a stall or spin, unless you’re practicing them.
Is an ercoupe a light sport aircraft?
Light sport use The Ercoupe is a type certified aircraft. However, some Univair Ercoupe 415-C and 415-CD models meet the FAA requirements to be flown by sport pilots as light-sport aircraft.
How does ercoupe rudder work?
How high can an ercoupe fly?
11,000 ft.
Specifications
| 1947 ERCO Ercoupe 415-D | 1959 Forney F1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Climb Best Rate | 560 FPM | 550 FPM |
| Wing Loading | 9.8 lbs./sq. ft. | Unknown |
| Power Loading | 16.47 lbs./hp | Unknown |
| Service Ceiling | 11,000 ft. | 11,000 ft. |
Can you fly a plane without rudder?
Without the rudder the aircraft can still be controlled using ailerons. The tail-plane helps provide stability and the elevator controls the ‘pitch’ of the aircraft (up and down). Without these the aircraft cannot be controlled.
How much does an Ercoupe cost?
between $18,000 and $25,000
Vref, which offers aircraft value for AOPA members, suggests a base value of the Ercoupe of between $18,000 and $25,000.
How high can an Ercoupe fly?