The all wood Tipsy B has been fortunate in that it
has survived in small numbers despite the fact that only 15 were built.
Five of these were subsequently upgraded as the Tipsy Trainer. A further
7 examples were built after the war with enclosed cabins as the Tipsy
Belfair.
G-AFWT
c/n 13
Belgium
2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1936
Engine: 62hp(46kW) Walter
Length: 21’8"(6.6m)
Height: 7’0"(2.13m)Wingspan: 31’2"(9.49m)
No.built: 15 Range: 450miles(720km)
Cruising speed: 100mph(160kmh) Empty weight: 540lb(245kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1047lb(475kg) |