Story ID: 304
Comp Air Unveils New Kit Airplane 
By: Mark Huber
Caption: Comp Air's six-seat CA6.2 kitplane is expected later this summer with availability to customers next year. 
Word Count: 229
Florida-based kitplane maker Comp Air Aviation is displaying its latest design, the model CA6.2, at this year’s EAA AirVenture show. First flight is expected later this summer. The aircraft features carbon composite construction, a useful load of 2,000 pounds, a cruising speed of 175 knots, a stall speed of 62 knots (full flaps), and seating for six plus baggage. 

With fuel capacity of 250 gallons, the CA6.2's maximum range will be 840 nm with IFR reserves. Service ceiling is 15,700 feet. Power will come from a single 350-hp Lycoming IO-580-AC1A piston engine. According to Comp Air, builders will be able to upgrade this to a turboprop engine. 

The aircraft will be available with either fixed-wheeled landing gear or the company’s amphibious “Super Floats.” The base price for the kit is estimated at $150,000 excluding the engine, propeller, avionics, paint, and interior. Comp Air expects to provide a four-week builder-assist program with an overall build time estimated at 1,500 hours. Kits will be available beginning next year. 

Designed to be a larger and more comfortable version of the Cessna 206, the CA6.2 will feature a large cargo door with air stairs. The cabin’s interior cross-section measures 52 inches wide by 45.5 inches long. The overall aircraft length is 31 feet and the wingspan is 40 feet, allowing the aircraft to use smaller and more prevalent general aviation aircraft hangars.