PIAGGIO P149D report
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"
It might sound strange that after breaking my neck in a racing car that I
wanted to fly ..........
P149D special modified to be flown by a disabled pilot,
based England
FW149D (last one build), P149D, N-reg, based Georgia/USA
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 |