Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G

The Nicolas-Beazley NB-8G is a United States two-seat parasol wing light monoplane that was constructed in the early 1930s.

Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G
Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G of 1931, at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome museum, New York State, June 2005
Role light parasol wing monoplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company
Designer Tom Kirkup
First flight 1931
Introduction 1931
Status several airworthy in 2009
Primary user private owner pilots
Number built 57

Development

The NB-8G was designed and built by the Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company at its factory in Marshall, Missouri. The first of 57 examples flew in 1931, and most are powered by the Armstrong-Siddeley Genet Mark II engine of 80 hp (60 kW)[1] Some were later fitted with the 80 hp (60 kW) Lambert engine.

The aircraft has a high strut-mounted parasol wing that can be folded to reduce hangarage space required and to permit towing by road.[2] The two crew seats are arranged side-by-side. Initially the cockpit was open, but some examples later had an enclosure fitted. Production ceased in 1935.

Operational history

The NB-8G was advertised for sale at $1,790. It was fully aerobatic. 57 examples were purchased, mainly by private pilot owners in the United States.[1]

Six examples were still extant in 2009, with at least two being fully airworthy. Examples of these can be viewed at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome museum in New York State, and the Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum at Creve Coeur airfield near St Louis Missouri.[3]

Specifications (NB-8G Genet-powered)

Data from Aerofiles[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger or traineee pilot
  • Length: 20 ft 3 in (6.17 m)
  • Wingspan: 37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
  • Useful lift: 493 lb (224 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Armstrong-Siddeley Genet II 5-cylinder radial , 80 hp (60 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 110 mph (177 km/h, 96 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 83 mph (134 km/h, 72 kn)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 km/h, 35 kn)
  • Range: 400 mi (644 km, 350 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (5,486 m)

References
Notes
  1. Aerofiles (n.d.). "Nicholas-Beazley, NB-Standard, Barling". Retrieved 2009-05-10.
  2. Popular Aviation: 135. December 1931. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Ogden, 2007, p. 387
Bibliography
  • Ogden, Bob (2007). Aviation Museums and Collections of North America. Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. ISBN 978-0-85130-385-7.
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