Does the Culver Dart qualify as LSA?

NC74392

NC74392

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Just curious.
It would be nice to have something I could fly that doesn't burn a lot of fuel and still looks cool
 
so few were made with so many variations it's difficult to tell, you'd have to get intel on the particular one you're interested in.
Generally though it looks like they qualify on the gross weight and max speed criteria. If it stalls at 52mph or slower you should be good to go.
You'll need to get data you can point to supporting it - that might be difficult given the cloudy status of the TC ownership.
 
Do you know of one for sale? I would love to have one.
I have the blueprints on disc, just not ready to build from scratch.
Dave
 
It has to have been certificated from the beginning at less than 1320 gross weight, and stayed that way.

For instance if a Luscombe 8-A has ever been converted to an E... it can NEVER go back to being
LSA legal.

They shot general aviation in the foot when they legislated the whole huge modern fleet of Cessna 150/152's out of the
LSA market. This hurt mechanics, flight schools, current owners and potential owners.

You might think you want a culver dart.. but ....


Dumb, dumb, dumb.
 
I've been following the FAA's considering removing the physical requirement for private, with VFR only and restricted to solo or one passenger.. it's not being received well by the community but if it becomes effective, the Dart, 150/2, and most other singles will be available to those with no medical..

I'm not sure I want it to be possible that people with medical issues are boring around the sky in Bonanzas...
 
I guess it's all about how much money, time, skills, tools, space, you've got.

lot of other rare birds appeal to me more.. but that's just me.

I guess some folks got the old drones and flew them. shudder. :shock:
 
From " The Aircraft of The World" by Green and Pollinger pub. Hanover House NY 1956

Culver LCA Cadet


The Culver Aircraft Company was formed in 1939 to take over from the Dart Manufacturing Corp. the manufacture of the
Dart Model G sid-by-side 2 seat monoplane which, in turn, was originally the Monosport, the designs of which were purchased by the Dart concern from the Monocoupe Corporation in 1937. After some redesign, the Dart G was placed in production in 1940 as the Models LCA (photo) and LCF Cadet. These differed soley in the type of engine installed:
75 hp Continental ( LCA) and 80 hp Franklin ( LFA), and many of both types are flying.

Max speed 140 mph: cruising 120 mph, initial climb rate 800 ft/min; service ceiling 17,500 ft ; range 600 miles;
empty weight 720 lbs;l loaded 1305 lbs; span 26ft 11 in ; length 17'8" ; height 5'6".
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In the last 40 years I have found very very few mistakes in this book.

So, these versions at least would be LSA qualified.
Exceptional speed for a 2 place on 75 hp.

BTW AOPA maintains a list of LSA aircraft.

This is as far off topic as I care to go.

L. :)
 
The TCDS governs the GW. As Robert said previously, the Dart is too heavy. You cannot "down" the Max GW just 'cause you want to make it qualify as an LSA. That is why a Luscombe 8E is not an LSA, but an 8A may be. There are some Champs that had their GW increased (before the days of LSAs) that now can not qualify as an LSA. I won't get in to the logic behind this...'cause there isn't any!
LL
 
I guess my last entry was pretty redundant, Larry R previously covered it. I got to stop this, too much snow and I am getting cabin fever. Went to the airport today and it is still NOTAM'ed closed due to snow. Anyone ever put skis on a Crusiair? ;)
 
Not sure how this thread got on to the Culver Cadet- a plane that is not particularly pretty in my eyes. The Dart on the other hand...
We need a forum that's called something like " Planes other than Bellanca" or something. I value the advice and opinions here and figure if anyone knew anything about the Culver Dart, it would be found here!
One more picture. For some reason, the gear on this bird reminds me of little birdie legs:
 
Larry Lowenkron said:
I guess my last entry was pretty redundant, Larry R previously covered it. I got to stop this, too much snow and I am getting cabin fever. Went to the airport today and it is still NOTAM'ed closed due to snow. Anyone ever put skis on a Crusiair? ;)
Click to expand...


The type certificate mentions skis (drooling...)
But I've been unable to find any reference for or against.
 
NO... we don't need another type on here..

I have my hands full, and belong to this club to weed out the mites, rose parakeets, and dive bombers
others may love.

If I was lonesome I would buy a pet. :mrgreen:
 
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