Parnall Pixie Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

George Parnall and Company

First Flight:

13 September 1923

Pixie I:

1 - George Parnall and Company

Pixie II:

2 - George Parnall and Company

Pixie III:

2 - George Parnall and Company

Type Specification

Applies to:

Parnall Pixie II

Type:

Two seat trainer for Air Ministry

Wing:

Low-wing strut-braced monoplane with unswept wings of constant chord to mid span and then taper towards the front spar. Wooden structure with fabric covering

Fuselage:

Wooden fuselage with flat sides

Tail Unit:

Wire-braced tailplane with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle type on oleo legs attached to wing root. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 6 hp Douglas two-cylinder flat-twin air-cooled engine in the nose driving a two bladed propeller

Accommodation:

Tandem open cockpits for two above wing

Span:

18 ft

Length:

18 ft

Height:

6 ft

Wing Area:

Unknown

Empty:

279 lb

Loaded:

460 lb

Max Speed:

100 mph estimated

Preserved in British Museums

Pixie III:

G-EBJG - Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport - Remains stored

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