The MacFam Cavalier is a

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, developed through a progressing series of models, all using all-wooden construction. The model range includes the SA102, SA102.5, SA103, SA104 and the SA105.Plane and Pilot: ''1978 Aircraft Directory'', pages 136-137. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977.

Design and development

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and later MacFam. The Cavalier is a two-seat

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homebuilt that uses all-wood construction. The

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may be configured as fixed, or retractable, in

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or conventional layout. The wing uses a single box spar covered in 3/32"

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skins. The entire wing is fabric covered. The early Cavalier SA102 series can accept any four cylinder aircraft engine ranging in weight up to and , including the

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and

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. Later series can use larger engines. SA102 options included wing tip tanks and a third jump seat.

Variants

;SA102 :1963 Interchangeable tricycle gear to conventional gear configuration with sliding canopy. ;SA102.5 :1968 model ;SA103 :Conventional gear version of Super Cavalier ;SA104 :Tricycle gear version of Super Cavalier ;SA105 Super Cavalier :1968 model retractable tricycle gear model. Engineered for larger 200hp engines.

Aircraft on display

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- main terminal building.

Specifications (SA105 Super Cavalier)

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Design and development

Variants

Aircraft on display

Specifications (SA105 Super Cavalier)

See also

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