"Little Red" was purchased in October 2024 and is a 1961 Piper PA-22-108, also known as the Piper Colt. It has a 108hp Lycoming engine and fabric wings. So far, it has been to several airports in the greater Montgomery area.

The Piper PA-22-108 Colt is a two-seat, single-engine aircraft with fixed landing gear. It was designed in 1960 to compete with other popular trainers, such as the Cessna 150. Production started in 1961 and ended in 1963 when Piper began manufacturing the Cherokee.

Specifications

Engine	108 horsepower Lycoming O-235-C1B
Fuel Capacity	36 gallons
Gross weight	1,650 lbs
Useful load	710 lbs
Takeoff distance	950 ft
Landing distance	650 ft
Rate of climb	610 ft/min
Max speed	108 knots (124 mph)
Normal cruise	93 knots (107 mph)
Stall speed	47 knots (54 mph)
Service ceiling	12,000 ft
Maximum baggage	100 lbs

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