1940 Porterfield LP-65
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Summary
Airframe:
TTAF: 2365
2023 Airframe was recovered with Poly Fiber.
9/10 in the finish of the airframe.
Engines:
Continental A-65 (65 HP)
Overhauled
TTAF: 2365
2023 Airframe was recovered with Poly Fiber.
9/10 in the finish of the airframe.
Engines:
Continental A-65 (65 HP)
Overhauled
Remarks
Cruise: ~90–100 mph
Stall: ~38–40 mph
Seating: 2 (tandem)
Landing Gear: Conventional (tailwheel)
Why pilots love it:
Light on the controls
Great stick-and-rudder trainer
Classic 1930s lines
Gentle stall behavior
It was popular for:
Primary training
Sport flying
Grass strip operations
Stall: ~38–40 mph
Seating: 2 (tandem)
Landing Gear: Conventional (tailwheel)
Why pilots love it:
Light on the controls
Great stick-and-rudder trainer
Classic 1930s lines
Gentle stall behavior
It was popular for:
Primary training
Sport flying
Grass strip operations
