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The all-metal Parrot is
the first LSA to offer a full-cantilever
metal wing, a ‘glass’ shape in real metal, a
forward-hinged canopy, and plenty of
payload. The entire design effort was built
around the new Sport Pilot (LSA) rules. It
was designed from the ground up for the
American rules and the American market,
using American-sourced materials.
With exceptionally nimble, yet steady
air manners and fabulous visibility enhanced
by the cantilevered wing and convenient
forward-hinged canopy, the Parrot makes the
most of aerodynamics.
Its efficient airfoil, developed on
high-performance sailplanes, is a key
feature unmatched in the industry. The
smooth shape, made possible by the Parrot’s
proprietary construction fixtures, also
contributes to the quiet ride. With a shape
usually considered achievable only on
composite aircraft, the Parrot’s stretch
formed and hydroformed panels blend together
with flush rivets to give the appearance of
composite, without the headaches. Future
headaches are also reduced by standard
full-interior zinc chromate protection on
the ready-to-fly machine. |
