Avid Catalina

Avid Aircraft Inc., founded in Caldwell, Idaho, began producing kits for home assembly of light aircraft. Its first product was the two-seat Flyer. In 1994, the company introduced the Avid Catalina amphibian, which was a further development of the Avid Amphibian model. The prototype’s first flight took place the following year.

Development and Key Features

The Avid Catalina is a two- or three-seat braced high-wing monoplane, equipped with a two-cylinder, two-stroke Rotax 582 engine generating 65 hp (48 kW), with a two-bladed propeller.

Alternative powerplants include the Rotax 618, Rotax 912, Hirth F30, Hirth 2706, or Verner 133MK engines.

Home-Build Kits and Sales

The Avid Champion aircraft was offered to buyers as a kit for self-assembly. By 2003, more than 100 kits had been sold.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Catalina
Wingspan, m	10.97
Aircraft length, m	5.91
Wing area, m2	14.00
Empty weight	272
Maximum takeoff weight	544
Engine type	1 Piston engine Rotax 582
Power, hp	1 x 65
Maximum speed, km/h	140
Cruising speed, km/h	121
Practical range, km	586
Maximum rate of climb, m/min	306
Practical ceiling, m	3800
Crew, crew members	1
Payload	1-2 passengers

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