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The Druine D.31 Turbulent is a French single-seat, low-wing light aircraft designed by Roger Druine and first flown in 1951. Intended for amateur construction, it uses a wooden airframe, fixed conventional landing gear, and a compact enclosed cockpit; many examples were fitted with converted Volkswagen automobile engines. Its modest size and responsive controls have also led some operators to use it for recreational flying and light aerobatic displays.
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What is the Druine D.31 Turbulent?
The Druine D.31 Turbulent is a French single-seat, low-wing light aircraft designed by Roger Druine. It first flew in 1951 and was intended for amateur construction.
What is the D.31 Turbulent made from?
The aircraft uses a wooden airframe and fixed conventional landing gear. It has a compact enclosed cockpit and a low-wing layout suited to a small, simple homebuilt aircraft.
Is the Druine D.31 used for aerobatics?
The Turbulent is associated with light sport flying and aerobatic capability, but the permitted manoeuvres depend on the individual aircraft, equipment, and national rules. A homebuilt aircraft must be inspected and operated within its approved limits.
How many people can the Druine D.31 carry?
The D.31 Turbulent is a single-seat aircraft, so it carries one pilot. That distinguishes it from many two-seat training aircraft derived from similar postwar light-aircraft designs.
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