Amethyst Falcon

The Amethyst Falcon was designed by Bill Whitney and built by Bill Knight. It is an aerobatic biplane stressed to +9G,-6G.

Registration unknown                            Australia
Single seat biplane first flown in 1997

Engine: 50hp(37kW) Rotax 503
Length: 15’9”(4.8m)                                                                                              Height: 5’4”(1.62m)
Wingspan: 18’0”(5.46m)                                                                                                  No.built: 1+
Range: 404miles(650km)                                                                   Cruising speed: 73mph(117kmh) Empty weight: 397lb(180kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 661lb(300kg)

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