| Renegade Falcon LS | |
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| Role | Touring monoplane |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Renegade Light Sport |
| Number built | 24[1] |
| Developed from | Corvus Phantom |
The Falcon LS is a two-seat, low wing, light sport aircraft originally produced by Corvus Aircraft in Hungary as the Corvus Phantom and imported into the US by T&T Aviation between 2008–2010 and by Renegade Light Sport 2010–present.[2] Corvus licences Renegade to build the Falcon LS.[1]
As of 23 November 2011 there were five Falcon LS aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA.[3]
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On 6 October 2010 the Falcon LS became the first airplane to fly with the Lycoming IO-233-LSA engine.[4][5] Originally T&T Aviation was selected by Lycoming to help develop their IO-233-LSA engine.[6] When Renegade bought out T&T Aviation they continued the engine developement partnership with Lycoming. The IO-233-LSA produces 115 hp (86 kW)[7] when equipped with a carburetor and a Champion electronic ignition system. Renegade installed a capacitor discharge ignition, fuel injection, and a "Vetterman" cross-flow exhaust system[8] to achieve 123 hp (92 kW).
The Falcon LS features a 46 in (117 cm) wide cabin, a ballistic parachute, and wings that can be removed in 15 minutes for ground transport or storage. T&T aviation demonstrated 1.5 revolution spins, loops, and barrel rolls in the Falcon LS.[9] Renegade plans a bigger baggage compartment.[1][10]
Data from Renegade website[12]
General characteristics
Performance
Avionics
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