Heath Parasol Type Single seat ultra light suitable for home construction Manufacturer Built by owner Designer Ed Heath First flown: November 1925 Introduced: 1926 Primary users Civil use

The Aircraft On Display

The Museum is home to a Heath Parasol Model V aircraft, currently (as shown in the photo) under restoration. Construction of the aircraft was begun by Capt W.G. Boulden of Claremont, who did not finish the aircraft. In 1958 a new owner completed construction and made several illegal flights in it.

In 1968 it flew for the last time in Kellerberrin and was impounded by the police, and in 1972 it was given to the Museum.

During 1977-1978, the aircraft was completely rebuilt, being put on display at the Museum's official opening in November 1978.

Type History

The Heath Parasol was the first aircraft that could be home-built from a factory-supplied kit. The fuselage is of welded steel, and covered with fabric. The tail assembly is of wood, as is the wing structure (as visible in the photo).

Specifications

General characteristics
Crew:	1
Length:	16 ft 9 in (5.1 m)
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Wingspan	25 ft (7.62 m)
Powerplant:	modified Henderson motorcycle engine
Weight:	empty 260 lb (118 kg), loaded 560 lb (254 kg)
Performance
Maximum speed:	70 mph (112km/h)
Range:	328 miles (528km)
Service ceiling:	11,000 ft (3350 m)

References / Links

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