Is Ercoupe an LSA?

LSA capability Only the 1940-41 and 1946 Ercoupe 415-C models qualify for flying under LSA rules. That’s because they are two-seaters with maximum gross weights of 1,260 pounds—well under the 1,320-pound limit, and their stall and cruise speeds also meet the LSA rules.

What is a Ercoupe airplane?

The ERCO Ercoupe is an American low-wing monoplane aircraft that was first flown in 1937. It was originally manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) shortly before World War II; several other manufacturers continued its production after the war.

How safe is the ercoupe?

As happens to most airplanes that pilots consider to be “safe,” the Ercoupe had an abysmal safety record when compared with other two-place airplanes of the day. The bad Ercoupe record had more to do with pilots thinking it was “safe” than it did with the airplane itself.

Can an Ercoupe stall?

Ercoupes can and do crash. They can and do stall, might not technically spin, but they do crash just like real airplanes.

Is Piper Cub safe?

Answer: So long as it is properly maintained, there is no reason why the Cub should not be safe. It does have a fairly poor accident record, but this is probably due to the fact that many pilots do not get enough tailwheel time before flying one, and tend to play around at a low level when flying.

How safe is a Piper Cherokee?

The second in a series of four AOPA Air Safety Foundation Safety Highlights studies validates both fixed-gear Piper Cherokees and retractable-gear Piper Arrows as reliable, sturdy favorites among aircraft owners.

What is a Cessna 150 worth?

The average asking price for a Cessna 150 is $39,000. Purchase price and associated cost to operate a Cessna 150 will be dependent on the year manufactured, total time on the airframe of the specific Cessna 150, avionics upgrades, maintenance programs and overall condition of the paint and interior of the aircraft.