Slingsby Aviation Ltd SLINGSBY T67M260 Firefly

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The Fournier RF-6, a pioneering wooden aerobatic trainer, emerged during the 1970s oil crisis as an efficient alternative to metal American competitors. The prototype first flew in March 1973, followed by the two-seat RF-6B variant on March 12, 1974. This low-wing single-engine aircraft featured side-by-side seating for two occupants and stressed limits of +6g/-3g for aerobatic training. Powered by a 100-hp Continental O-200 engine, the RF-6B measured approximately 7 meters in wingspan. The aircraft was manufactured by Avions Fournier at their Nitray facility near Tours, France.