The CZAW Parrot, also called the CSA Parrot, is a

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that was designed and produced by Czech Aircraft Works, now

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. The aircraft first flew on 15 June 2005 and, while it was available, it was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 39. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X The Parrot was discontinued in May 2008, after three were completed and the design developed into the PS-10 Tourer.

Design and development

The Parrot was designed to comply with the US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever

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, a two-seats-in-

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enclosed cockpit, fixed

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with

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and a single engine in

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. The Parrot is made from

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sheet. Its forward-swept span wing has an area of . The forward sweep allows the cabin to be forward of the wing, providing pilot visibility in turns. Standard engines available were the

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and the Jabiru 3300

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powerplants. The Parrot was first flown on 15 June 2005 and the prototype was immediately shipped to the

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to be displayed at

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2005. The design was added to the

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's list of approved special light-sport aircraft in January 2006. By May 2008 three Parrots had been completed and the aircraft was discontinued. The design was included in the intellectual property transferred from CZAW to CSA in 2009 and then redesigned with components from the PS-28 Cruiser and designated as the PS-10 Tourer. The PS-10 Tourer first flew on 6 December 2010 and was first publicly shown at the Aero show in

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in 2011. By December 2012 the PS-10 was not yet advertised for sale by CSA.

Variants

;Parrot :Base model with gross weight of . First flown 15 June 2005, discontinued May 2008 after three built. ;PS-10 Tourer :Developmental evolution of the Parrot to include common engine cowling, nose gear and rudder assemblies with the PS-28 Cruiser, plus the addition of rear windows, larger

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, removal of rudder horn and the empty weight was reduced. First flown 6 December 2010.

Specifications (Parrot)

References

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