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Titusville, Florida April 17, 2014.... The PRIVATEER is a very unique amphibian aircraft Comp Air Aviation been building for the past several months.
The innovative shape of the PRIVATEER was developed to be the safest design possible for water and land operations. The aircraft is built of carbon fiber composites, making a light and strong airframe that is protected against the corrosion often associated with water-borne aircraft. This light structure, combined with the 724 HP Walter 601 series turbine engine, will deliver performance not seen from previous amphibian aircraft.
Most of the major components of the PRIVATEER (wings, fuselage, tail group and floats) were laid up prior to Comp Air Aviation taking on the aircraft completion project. In as little as three months, the wings and center section were installed on the fuselage and then attached to the floats. All the pieces removed from the mold were then trimmed and fitted to the aircraft. The horizontal stabilizer and elevator are complete and are ready for control system integration.
When John Meekins, owner of the PRIVATEER design, set out to have his aircraft built, he found a home at Comp Air. He had decided to design a modern amphibian that could carry 5-6 passengers, incorporate modern design ideas and be safe. John wanted to have a proof of concept prototype built, but needed to find someone to build it. He then contacted Ron Lueck, the owner of Comp Air Aviation.
Comp Air Aviation is one of the oldest kit aircraft manufacturers
in the world, with more than 23 years of experience producing hundreds of innovative aircraft (over 200 with turboprop engines), embodying modern construction techniques, advanced avionics installations, and adaptations to special operations.
With the build process going as planned, first flight is scheduled for 4th quarter of 2014.
For further information, contact
John Meekins, Chairman & CEO
Privateer Amphibian Takes Shape at Comp Air Aviation
Privateer Industries at 757-857-7273
visit www.compairaviation.com T&T •
or john@privateerindustries.com, or
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