Renegade Falcon LS | |
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Role | Touring monoplane |
National origin | United States |
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][3][4]
There is disagreement between Corvus Aircraft and Renegade Light Sport as to whether the design has been licensed or reverse engineered.[1][5]
On 6 October 2010 the Falcon LS became the first airplane to fly with the Lycoming IO-233-LSA engine.[6][7] Originally T&T Aviation was selected by Lycoming to help develop their IO-233-LSA engine.[8] When Renegade bought out T&T Aviation they continued the engine development partnership with Lycoming. The IO-233-LSA produces 115 hp (86 kW)[9] when equipped with a carburetor and a Champion electronic ignition system.[citation needed] Renegade installed a capacitor discharge ignition, fuel injection, and a "Vetterman" cross-flow exhaust system[10] to achieve 123 hp (92 kW).[11]
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.[12] Renegade plans a bigger baggage compartment.[1][13]
In March 2017 there were seven Falcon LS aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA.[14]
Data from Renegade website[18]
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