Of wood and fabric construction like most of the Piel
designs, the Onyx was the last design by Claude Piel before he died.
This design can be powered by engines up to 18hp(13kW). A number of
modified examples have been built including one by Jean-Claude Piel
which has a more streamlined glassfibre fuselage.
Unregistered
France
Single seat ultralight first flown in 1983
Engine: 12hp(9kW) Solo
Length: 11’7"(3.53m)
Height: 4’8"(1.42m)Wingspan: 23’11.5"(7.3m)
No.built: 40+ Range: 65miles(104km)
Cruising speed: 50mph (80kmh) Empty weight: 154lb(70kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 397lb(180kg) |