On 13 Dec 2005 01:49:03 -0800, wrote:

We have 8 of these planes for sale. They were manufactured between 1965
and 1971 and were in service until Feb. 2005. They can be used for
restoration or spare parts. Located in Israel. Click below for pics and
details.


One would make an interesting conversation piece at fly-ins, but
they'd have to be cheap! Get to the US, refurbish and get it
certified to fly.

http://home.planet.nl/~hendriksf260/do28forsale.html

Manufacturer DORNIER
Type: DO28 B-1
Aircraft Type: FIXED WING MULTI ENGINE
Category: LAND
Engine Type: RECIPROCATING
Engine Make: LYCOMING
Number of Engines: 2
Load: 6-7 SEATS
Class CLASS 1
Speed: 290km/h
Ceiling: 6300m
Range: 1235km
Wing Span: 13.80m
Length: 9.00m
Height: 2.80m
Empty Weight: 1730kg
3806#

Max.Weight: 2720kg

5944#

Wing Area: 22.40m2

If my conversions and calcs are correct that comes out to about 11.5#
sq ft wing loading at gross. Quite light.

I wonder what it'd take to get one here.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Last Activity: FEB. 2005
Function: TRANSPORT, RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEYING, MAPPING