Photograph:
The Kostevc Parasol aircraft part of the collection of early ultralight aircraft at Holbrook, NSW in 2014 (David C Eyre)
Country of origin:
Australia
Description:
Single-seat light sporting aircraft
Power Plant:
One 21 kw (28 hp) Koenig [432 cc] air-cooled radial engine
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 6.70 m (22 ft)
- Chord: 1.20 m (3 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 7.85 m² (84.5 sq ft)
- Fuel capacity: 20 litres (4.4 Imp gals)
History:
The Kostevc Parasol aircraft was designed and built by Joseph Kostevc of Goonelaba, a small town near Lismore, NSW. Mr Kostevc was a member of a group flying light aircraft in the Grafton area of NSW. He designed and built the light aircraft and flew it in the region of northern New South Wales. It was built mainly of wood and was similar in configuration to a series of aircraft built in the United States known as “the flying tub”. After his death the aircraft was eventually donated to the Holbrook Ultralight Museum, NSW and has been placed on display. Mr Kostevc also built a 75% scale replica of a Piper J-2 Cub and this was registered with Recreation Aviation Australia as 10-1480 from 7 November 1995 to 31 January 2012. Its ultimate fate is not known.