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Ron Miller - 1967 Aero Commander Darter Model
100
Ron tells us that this plane is often called a "high
wing Mooney" due to the unique tail configuration. Alternately, it is
sometimes called a "Russian Chicken-Hawk". Look at the photos below and
see if you can see the connection. Ron says that it is a good flying
airplane. The aircraft originally sold for $8,500 with standard equipment.
Nowadays, a plane like this in reasonably good condition sells for $18,000 - $
23,000.
The Pilot's Operating Handbook reports the following
specs.
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Engine: |
| Wingspan: |
35 ft. |
| Wing area: |
181 sq. ft. |
Lycoming 0-320-A2B, four-cylinder, direct drive, normally aspirated,
carbureted, 150 hp at 2,700 rpm. Recommended TBO: 2,000 hrs. |
| Length: |
22.5 ft. |
| Height: |
9.58 ft. |
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| Wheel track: |
7.17 ft. |
Propeller: |
| Wheel base: |
5 ft. |
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Sensenich
M74dm-60, two-blade, all-metal, fixed-pitch, 74-inch diameter. |
| Landing gear type |
fixed, tricycle |
| Tire size, mains |
6.00 x 6 |
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Performance: |
| Tire size, nose |
6.00 x 6 |
Maximum speed: |
142 mph |
| Seats: |
4 |
Cruise speed, 75% power |
128 mph |
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Range, 75% power,
w/reserve |
560 s.m. |
| Weights and Loading: |
Stall speed, flaps up |
59 mph |
| Maximum gross weight: |
2,250 lb |
Stall speed, flaps down |
55 mph |
| Empty weight, standard |
1,280 lb |
Rate of climb, sea
level |
815 fpm |
| Useful load, standard |
970 lb |
Service ceiling |
9,750 ft. |
| Wing loading: |
14.7 lb./hp. |
Takeoff ground roll |
750 ft. |
| Fuel capacity, total/useable |
44/40 gal. |
Takeoff over 50-ft.
obstacle |
950 ft. |
| Baggage capacity: |
120 lb. |
Landing ground roll |
390 ft. |
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Landing over 50-ft.
obstacle |
750 ft. |
Click any photo below for a larger view.
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Head-On view
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Low-Down Right Front
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Right-Front quadrant
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Right-Rear quadrant
There's that Mooney look! |
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Right-side
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