Peña Capeña Explained
The
Peña Capeña is a French
aerobatic amateur-built aircraft that was designed by competitive aerobatic pilot Louis Peña of
Dax, Landes and made available in the form of plans for amateur construction.
[1] [2] Design and development
The Capeña features a cantilever low-wing, a single seat enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1] [2]
The Capeña is made from wood. Its 6.81NaN1 span wing has an area of 7.65m2 and mounts flaps. The standard recommended engines is the 180to Lycoming AEIO-360 four-stroke powerplant.[1] [2]
The aircraft was later developed into the two seat Peña Bilouis.[1] [2]
Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 109. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 115. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.