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The Laser 230 is an American single-seat, purpose-built aerobatic monoplane developed by Leo Loudenslager in the lineage of his original Laser aircraft. Distinguished by its installation of a 230-horsepower Lycoming AEIO-540 engine, the aircraft was designed to deliver exceptional power-to-weight ratio for vertical maneuvers. It features a steel tube fuselage with fabric covering and a symmetrical airfoil to ensure precise handling during inverted flight. The Laser 230 was built specifically for advanced aerobatic competitors.
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Who designed the Laser 230?
The Laser 230 was developed by American aerobatic pilot and aircraft designer Leo Loudenslager. It evolved from his original Laser design, which Loudenslager flew to multiple U.S. National Aerobatic Championships in the 1970s and 1980s.
What engine powers the Laser 230?
The Laser 230 is equipped with a 230-horsepower Lycoming AEIO-540 engine, a six-cylinder powerplant commonly used in high-performance aerobatic aircraft. The AEIO series is specifically designed for aerobatic use, with fuel injection and lubrication systems that function in inverted flight.
How does the Laser 230 relate to the Extra series of aerobatic aircraft?
The Laser lineage influenced later purpose-built aerobatic monoplanes, and Leo Loudenslager's design philosophy helped pave the way for Walter Extra's Extra 230 and subsequent models. Both the Laser and the Extra designs share the concept of a lightweight, single-seat monoplane with a high power-to-weight ratio optimized for unlimited-level competition.
What competition category was the Laser 230 designed for?
The Laser 230 was purpose-built for Unlimited-level aerobatic competition, the highest category governed by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Loudenslager himself won the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship seven times flying aircraft in the Laser family.
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