The Christavia is a light multi-purpose aircraft produced by the Canadian company Elmwood Aviation. It was developed by Ron Mason, who envisioned the aircraft for use by missionaries in Africa. Its name originated from the phrase “Christ-in-Aviation”.
The aircraft was first introduced to the public in 1981, with the prototype’s maiden flight occurring the following year. It is registered with Transport Canada as the Christavia CA-05. This versatile aircraft has become a popular choice for homebuilders.
Christavia Mk.I Specifications
The Christavia Mk.I is a two-seat, strut-braced high-wing aircraft of mixed construction. It is powered by a four-stroke, four-cylinder Continental A65 piston engine, producing 65 hp (48 kW). Alternative power plants ranging from 65 to 100 hp can also be utilized.
DIY Kits and Variants
The Christavia aircraft is available in the form of blueprint kits for self-assembly, with approximately 1000 kits sold across its history. It comes in three main variants, starting with the two-seat Christavia Mk.I featuring a tandem crew arrangement, and the Christavia Mk.II, a two-seater with side-by-side seating.
Also available is the enlarged four-seat Christavia Mk.IV, which is equipped with a 150 hp Lycoming O-320 four-cylinder engine. Currently, blueprints for all three Christavia modifications are accessible on the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. website.
The estimated assembly time for a Christavia Mk.I is 2000 hours, while the Christavia Mk.IV requires approximately 2600 hours. This provides aviation enthusiasts with a comprehensive opportunity to construct their own aircraft.
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