Our members are building a Thatcher CX-4 Experimental Aircraft as a club project.  We'd love to have you come and join in on the fun!

 

Specifications

Length: 18'3"
Wing Span: 24'
Width: 23"
Height: 4'8"
Wing Area: 84.4sqft
Empty Weight: 520lbs
Gross Weight: 850lbs
Useful Load: 330lbs

Fuel: 9 Gallons
Fuel Type: 92 Octane Auto
Engine: 1700CC-2180CC VW
Electrical System: Starter, Alternator
Brakes: Hydraulic Disc/Toe Brakes
Construction: All metal 6061-T6
Design Load: 4.5Gs
Heater and Vent

Performance

Cruise: 125mph @ 3000rpm
Stall: 40mph
Rate of Climb: 825fpm @ 75mph
Best Angle of Climb: 63mph
Never Exceed Speed: 165mph
Take-Off Roll: 700ft
Best Descent Speed: 65mph

Construction Time: Est.850 hours
Cost of materials: Est.$9,200.00
Aircraft may be flown with canopy off
Wings removable for transport in 20 minutes

 

 

 

 

   
Getting started.  Building the wing leading edge ribs.

   
More Sheetmetal working practice for some new members.