The P149D was designed by Stelio Frati in 1950's from the Piaggio 148. The aircraft was originally operated by the German Luftwaffe in a training and liaison role. It has a conventional layout tractor design with a maximum of 4 seats. The general construction is metal, low wing with an electrically retracting undercarriage in nosewheel configuration. Crew and passengers enter through a large sliding canopy.

"Ability" - a owner report about "Modified Heavy Metal"
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Technical data:

Typical Performance (KIAS)

• Climb: 100
• Vne Utility: 172
• Vne Aerobatic: 204
• U/c limit speed: 113
• Flap 18 deg: 113
• 43 deg: 95
• Cruise: 120-130
• Fuel burn: 50-60 litres per hour

Stalls

@ 1,450kg with gear power & flap 46
@ 1,820kg without gear power or flap 61

Book Weights (kgs)

• Empty: 1175
• Aircraft Empty weight: 1190
• Utility & cruise (max.): 1820
• Aerobatic (max.): 1560