edenvale classic aircraft foundation
Hangar F, Edenvale Aerodrome, 5195 Hwy 26 E., Stayner ON, L0M 1S0
705-818-2223
Corben Baby Ace
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Designed by O.G. Corben, in the early 1930s.
This simple, parasol design has become a favorite homebuilt airplane due to its low construction cost, and ease of flying. In 1955, the Experimental Aircraft Association published a series of drawings and instructions in Mechanix Illustrated magazine.
At the time, the entire airplane could be completed for $800.
A "parasol" design places the wing above the cockpit without any cabin structure. So the pilot has an incredible 360 degree view. Open cockpits, and parasols were quite popular in the 1920s and 30s
Our Baby Ace was donated to us by the original owner/builder. It first flew in 1972, and was flown regularly ever since. It currently has over 1000, trouble free, hours in the log book. Over 50 pilots have flown this particular airplane, attesting to its easy flying qualities.
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Powered by a 65hp Continental engine, it weighs 575 pounds, empty. It cruises comfortably at nearly 100 mph and stalls around 40 mph. It has nice flying characteristics and all of our CCAF pilots that have flown it have found it to be delightful. This is our newest addition to our collection; it was delivered to us in September of 2007. We are delighted to be given the honor of caring for it for the future.