Aerochia LT-1
# Aerochia LT-1

The Aerochia LT-1 is a single place, composite construction, homebuilt aircraft.

## Design and development

The LT-1 was co-developed by Andy Chiavetta, a composite parts specialist, and air racer, Darryl Greenamyer. The intent was to design a very simple homebuilt aircraft for first-time builders.

The LT-1 is a single seat, low-wing, composite aircraft with tricycle landing gear. The wing uses an elliptical planform.

The first flight was performed in May 2010 piloted by Len Fox.

## Specifications (LT-1)

Data from EAA

General characteristics

* Crew: 1
* Length: 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
* Wingspan: 21 ft (6.4 m)
* Wing area: 60 sq ft (5.6 $m^2)$
* Gross weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
* Fuel capacity: 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal)
* Powerplant: 1 × HKS 700e Horizontally opposed twin, 60 hp (45 kW)
* Propellers: 2-bladed Aerolux AL-A2L

Performance

* Maximum speed: 140 kn (160 mph, 260 km/h)
