ATTENTION VALUED CUSTOMERS

As of August 2023, the Aeroplane Manufactory's assets are now under new ownership.

John and Kim Couch, the previous owners, who have developed the new remarkable Chinook DR and SJ lines of light sport aircraft, have announced their retirement.

First and foremost, John and Kim deserve congratulations for a job excessively well done, and heartfelt warm wishes and prayers for a long, enjoyable retirement. Their accomplishments and contributions to general aviation will be remembered for decades.

We ask for your patience while the factory is relocated to its new home, and manufacturing can once again resume. Updates will be posted via our website and social media. In the meantime, inquiries may be sent to info@amplanes.com.

Thank you so much for your interest and support for the Aeroplane Manufactory and the Chinook line of light sport aircraft!


Aircraft Models

Chinook DR

The Chinook DR is a modified Chinook Plus 2 with the DR Landing Gear System. It comes with standard 5 gallon strut tanks and metalized fuselage. The Chinook DR aircraft kit comes in two versions, 2 stroke (Rotax 582UL) and 4 stroke (Rotax 912UL).

The kit comes complete to build the aircraft, but does not include the engine, engine accessories, propeller and paint. The Chinook DR can be modified to add our in-wing 10 gallon aluminum tanks for an additional charge.

This aircraft is extremely STOL.

Specifications

  • Length: 17'8"
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Wingspan: 32'
  • Wing Area: 154.4 sq ft
  • Average Empty Weight: 500 lbs
  • Useful Load: 544 lbs
  • Gross weight (assuming avg. empty weight): 1100 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity: 20 or 30 US gallons
  • Design Load Factors: Plus 4, Minus 2 G's
  • VNE: 95 MPH
  • Average Cruise Speed: 70 MPH
  • Rate of Climb: 500 to 1,200 FPM
  • Take Off Distance: 200ft
  • Range: 300 to 600 average miles
  • Service Ceiling: 12,000ft MSL
Chinook DR

Chinook SJ

The Chinook SJ is highly modified from the Chinook DR. The Chinook SJ aircraft kit comes in two versions, 2 stroke (Rotax 582UL) and 4 stroke (Rotax 912UL).

The kit comes complete to build the aircraft, but does not include the engine, engine accessories, propeller and paint. This aircraft comes with two 10 gallon internal aluminum wing tanks and it is possible to install both strut and in-wing tanks as requested by the customer.

This model Chinook is designed for the rigors of flight training and the extreme bush.

Specifications

  • Length: 22.8 ft
  • Height: 6.3 ft
  • Wingspan: 32 ft
  • Wing Area: 166 sq ft
  • Average Empty Weight: 585 lbs
  • Gross weight (assuming avg. empty weight): 1,300 lbs
  • Useful Load: 700 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity: 20 or 30 US gallons
  • Design Load Factors: Plus 4, Minus 2 G's
  • VNE: 95 MPH
  • Average Cruise Speed: 70 mph
  • Rate of Climb: 500 to 900 fpm
  • Take Off Distance: 200ft
  • Range: 300 to 600 average miles
  • Service Ceiling: 12,000 ft
Chinook SJ

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