Wag-Aero Wag-a-Bond
| Wag-Aero Wag-a-Bond |
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| Role |
Homebuilt Aircraft |
| National origin |
United States |
| Manufacturer |
Wag-Aero |
| Designer |
Dick Wagoner |
| First flight |
June 9, 1978 |
| Number built |
722 (December 2011)[1] |
The Wag-Aero Wag-a-Bond is a high-wing two-seat side-by-side homebuilt of tube-and-fabric construction that is replica of the Piper Vagabond taildragger.[1][2][3]
Design and development
The Wag-A-Bond was the second homebuilt replica of a Piper product from parts supplier Wag-Aero. The aircraft was built to provide a side-by-side product following success of the tandem seat Wag-Aero CUBy.
The Wag-a-Bond was initially a replica of Piper's Vagabond aircraft. The Wag-A-Bond Traveler is based on the Vagabond, but has several modifications. This featured a larger engine installation between 108–115 hp engines, and accommodation for camping gear. The Traveler has doors on both sides of the cabin and two wing-mounted fuel tanks with a small header tank. The wings are the same as the Wag-Aero Acro Trainer.[4] The original Wag-a-Bond design is marketed as the Wag-a-Bond Classic.
Wag-Aero company president Dick Wagoner flew the Wag-a-Bond for the first time on June 9, 1978.[4]
Variants
- Classic
- Original design, a reproduction of the Piper PA-17[3]
- Traveler
- Improved model with two doors, additional wing fuel tanks and enlarged baggage compartment. Recommended engine power range from 108 to 115 hp (81 to 86 kW)[3]
Specifications Wag-a-Bond Classic
Data from Manufacturer
General characteristics
- Capacity: 2
- Length: 18.7 ft (5.7 m)
- Wingspan: 29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
- Height: 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Wing area: 147.5 sq ft (13.70 m2)
- Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,250 lb (567 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 12
Performance
- Maximum speed: 91 kn; 169 km/h (105 mph)
- Cruise speed: 83 kn; 153 km/h (95 mph)
- Stall speed: 39 kn; 72 km/h (45 mph)
- Rate of climb: 625 ft/min (3.18 m/s)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
- ^ a b Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 76. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 290. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ a b c Wag-Aero (undated). "The Wag-A-Bond Classic & Traveler". http://www.wagaero.com/wag.html. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- ^ a b Jack Cox (August 1978). "The Wagabond Traveler". Sport Aviation.
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