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The plane which
had a W control stick as Concorde but before all as Wassmer!!!
November Zoulou, C/n 18, is a Wa 51 Pacific. This fixed tricycle
undercarriage machine was the first all plastic aircraft
officially certified in the world. Wassmer and Siren associated
were among the best specialists with plastic use in aeronautic,
notably with gliders. First flight was May 17, 1969. The engine
was powered by a 150 hp Lycoming. The Europa first flown early
1971 had a 160 hp and the ultimate version of this four seat
tourer was the WA 54 Atlantic with a 180 hp, always from Lycoming.
Though as a quite good aircraft, performances surely were
affected by the all plastic construction which was at its world débuts
and so gave airframes a little poundy with the advantage of an
announced unequalable lifetime.
