CFM Shadow
| CFM Shadow | |
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.jpg) CFM Shadow B
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| Type: | Microlight |
| Design country: |
United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer: | |
| First flight: |
1983 |
| Production time: |
1980s - late 1996 |
| Number of pieces: |
280+ |
The CFM Shadow was a two-seat microlight aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Cook Flying Machines , which was produced from the 1980s until the company went bankrupt in 1996.
History and equipment
The wings of this machine are made of aluminum and wood and are reinforced with fiberglass ribs and rigid foam. The rear edge of the wings consists of a composite of plywood and polyester fabric. The rear tail is made of aluminum. The side fins and the rudder are attached under the tail boom. There are additional compartments for up to 5 kilograms of luggage on the wings. The upwardly curved wings prevent the machine from spinning and increase lift during take-off. The cockpit is closed and the landing gear cannot be retracted. Models of this type have also been supplied with floats instead of wheels. The two successor models CFM Shadow C andCFM Shadow D had a longer range and higher top speed than the CFM Shadow B . The individual parts were manufactured in Suffolk and final assembly at Old Sarum Air Base near Salisbury , Wiltshire . Some models with spray , camera company Hasselblad or infrared camera delivered. The cost of the model CFM Shadow A kit, excluding the motor and propeller, was £ 10,750 in 1996 .
Special flight services
A pilot crossed the United States in a CFM Shadow , covering a distance of 6,437 kilometers in just 69 hours. Another notable flight performance with this model was the flight from England to China within a month at an average speed of 110 km / h.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | CFM Shadow B | CFM Shadow C | CFM Shadow D |
|---|---|---|---|
| crew | 1 + 1 | ||
| length | 6.40 m | ||
| height | 1.75 m | ||
| span | 10.03 m | ||
| Wing area | 15.00 m² | ||
| Empty mass | 150 kg | ||
| Max. Takeoff mass | 348 kg | ||
| drive | a two-cylinder Rotax 447 aircraft engine with an output of 37.9 hp (28.3 kW) | ||
| propeller | Three-blade propeller with a diameter of 1.30 m | ||
| Takeoff route | 90 m on gravel | ||
| Top speed | 153 km / h | 164 km / h | 164 km / h |
| Tank capacity | 23 l (standard tank), 43 l with (additional tank) | ||
| Range | 209 km in approx. 1:45 h flight time with standard tank, up to 8 h with additional tank | ||
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Incidents
So far there have been 2 incidents with aircraft of this type with one dead.
literature
Collection folder: Fascination Flying Card 8 Group 15 Sport and Hobby Airplanes FF-05-7220-062 DE-P-72-10-20-062 FF062
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Accidents with the CFM Shadow , Aviation Safety Network , accessed on August 20, 2019