The Wag-A-Bond was the second homebuilt replica of a Piper product from parts supplier Wag-Aero. The aircraft was built to provide a side-by-side product following success of the tandem seat Wag-Aero CUBy.
The Wag-a-Bond was initially a replica of Piper's Vagabond aircraft. The Wag-A-Bond Traveler is based on the Vagabond, but has several modifications. This features larger engine options of 108 to 115 hp (81 to 86 kW) and cargo space for camping gear. The Traveler has doors on both sides of the cabin and two wing-mounted fuel tanks with a small header tank. The wings are the same as the Wag-Aero Acro Trainer and are built with sprucespars, wooden ribs and covered with 2024-T3 aluminium sheet.[4][5] The original Wag-a-Bond design is marketed as the Wag-a-Bond Classic.
Wag-Aero company president Dick Wagner flew the Wag-a-Bond for the first time on June 9, 1978.[5]
Variants
Classic
Original design, a reproduction of the Piper PA-17.[3] Recommended engine power range from 65 to 100 hp (48 to 75 kW).[3]
Traveler
Improved model with two doors, additional wing fuel tanks and enlarged baggage compartment. Recommended engine power range from 108 to 115 hp (81 to 86 kW)[3]
Specifications Wag-a-Bond Classic
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Data from Manufacturer
General characteristics
Capacity: 2
Length: 18.7 ft (5.7 m)
Wingspan: 29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
Height: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Wing area: 147.5 sq ft (13.70 m2)
Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
Gross weight: 1,250 lb (567 kg)
Fuel capacity: 12
Performance
Maximum speed: 91 kn (105 mph, 169 km/h)
Cruise speed: 83 kn (95 mph, 153 km/h)
Stall speed: 39 kn (45 mph, 72 km/h)
Rate of climb: 625 ft/min (3.18 m/s)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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