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Fokker D-VIII - Planes by Airdrome Aeroplanes

GENERAL INFORMATION ACCORDING TO THE PLANS DESIGNER
WEIGHT...............  275 POUNDS (EXP)
                            253 POUNDS (UL)
USEFUL LOAD......... 242 POUNDS
STALL SPEED......... 32 MPH
CRUISING SPEED..... 80 MPH (EXP)
                            63 (UL)
TOP SPEED............ 92 MPH (EXP)
                            78 MPH (UL)
RATE OF CLIMB...... 1120 FPM (EXP)
                             750 FPM (UL)

Back Ground Information

The owner passed away in April 2009 and the aircraft is currently being held in an estate which is operated by the family.  The price was set by an official aircraft estimator and set to a fair estimated value of the aircraft at the time the aircraft was offered to the public in 2009.

Prior to being offered for sale, the wing was sent out to be re-Skinned by Priebe Airport.  The owner of Priebe Airport failed to return the wing prior to going out of business and all attempts to contact the airport owners have failed.   The price of the aircraft was adjusted accordingly.

Plans for a replacement wing can be purchased from Airdrome Aeroplanes

The plane was built in Wisconsin by Isaac Weix in 1999.  The aircraft has an empty weight of 380 lbs and a gross weight of 650 lbs. The official Vne of this aircraft with it's original main wing was 120 mph which exceeds the design spec.

The previous owner was a propeller specialist and he well matched the propeller to the Hirth Engine which replaced the original Lycoming 145B.   I don't remember the exact engine model, but I believe the engine to be the 100 Hp model.

The aircraft was know to be a good and gentle flying aircraft.

The aircraft was stored under cover outside and will need some touch-ups with the paint and the control cables checked closely.

The build log and data plates are intact and will be included.

Conclusion:

If you can build a new main wing and have good basic maintenace skills, you can get this bird flying again.

Considering the aircraft was stored outside, she's in fair to good shape, you will find the asking price to be well worth a look-see.

Contact: 
    SKBuis@Juno.com

Location:  Findlay, Ohio

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