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The Heath Parasol
Heath Factory
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Heath Model V Parasol
1930
Note: Stands beneath wheels
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Ed Heath and his Model V Parasol
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Heath LNB-4 Parasol
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Heath LNB-4
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Heath LNB-4
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Heath LNB-4
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Heath LNB-4
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Merrill Lambert and LNA-40
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Heath Super Parasol
New England Air Museum, April 2005
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Heath Super Parasol
New England Air Museum, April 2005
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Heath Super Parasol
New England Air Museum, June 2004
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Heath Super Parasol
New England Air Museum, June 2004
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Heath Super Parasol
New England Air Museum, June 2004
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Heath Super Parasol - Empennage Detail
New England Air Museum, June 2004
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Heath Super Parasol - Empennage Detail
New England Air Museum, June 2004
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Heath Parasol
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
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Heath Parasol
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
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Heath "V" Parasol
Florida Air Museum
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Heath "V" Parasol
Florida Air Museum
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List of Known Heath Aircraft
The Heath B-4 Engine
Heath Parasol Specifications
Span 23 ft 0 in
Length (overall) 16 ft 9 in
Wing Area (incl ailerons) 94 sq ft
Height 5 ft 10 in
Seats 1
Gross Weight 545 lb
Empty Weight 260 lb
Fuel 3.3 gal
Oil 3 qt
High Speed 70 mph
Landing Speed 32 mph
Range 120 sm
Powerplant Henderson De Luxe (23 hp)
Propeller 4 ft 6" Diameter (Wood)
Wheels 20 x 2
Year of Introduction 1926
Price (Ready to Fly) $575
Notes:
- Wings were Thomas Morse Scout lower wings.
- Fuselage was riveted steel tubing braced with wire.
Heath Super Parasol Specifications
Length (overall) 16 ft 9 in
Height 5 ft 8-1/4 in
Span 25 ft 0 in
Chord 4 ft 6 in
Wing Area (incl ailerons) 110 sq ft
Airfoil Clark Y
Seats 1
Aileron Area 10 sq ft
Elevator Area 5.2 sq ft
Stabilizaer area (without elevator) 5.5 sq ft
Fin area 1.0 sq ft
Rudder area 3.8 sq ft
Gross Weight 560 lb
Empty Weight 260 lb
Weight of Wings (total) 36 lb
Weight of rib (each) 2-3/4 oz
Wheels 20 x 2
Fuel 5 gal
Oil 3 qt
High Speed 70 mph
Cruising Speed 56 mph
Landing Speed 28 mph
Range 120 sm
Powerplant Heath-Henderson B-4 (25 hp)
Power 27 hp at 3000 rpm
Fuel Consumption (cruise) 1.5 gph
Year of Introduction 1928
Price (Ready to Fly) $975
Price (complete kit less engine) $199
Notes:
- This is the model detailed in the Flying and Glider Manual
Heath Model V Parasol Specifications
Length (overall) 16 ft 9 in
Height 5 ft 8-1/4 in
Span 25 ft 0 in
Chord 4 ft 6 in
Wing Area (incl ailerons) 110 sq ft
Airfoil Clark Y
Seats 1
Aileron Area 10 sq ft
Elevator Area 5.2 sq ft
Stabilizaer area (without elevator) 5.5 sq ft
Fin area 1.0 sq ft
Rudder area 3.8 sq ft
Gross Weight 560 lb
Empty Weight 260 lb
Weight of Wings (total) 36 lb
Weight of rib (each) 2-3/4 oz
Wheels 20 x 2
Fuel 5 gal
Oil 3 qt
High Speed 85 mph
Cruising Speed 66 mph
Landing Speed 28 mph
Powerplant Heath-Henderson B-4 (25 hp)
Power 27 hp at 3000 rpm
Fuel Consumption (cruise) 1.5 gph
Year of Introduction 1930
Price (Ready to Fly) $975
Price (complete kit less engine) $199
Notes/Design Features:
- V Struts
- Demountable/Folding Wing
- Door for easier cockpit entry
- Welded Warren Truss Fuselage
- Skylight in wing
LNB-4 Parasol Specifications
Length (overall) 17 ft 3 in
Height 6 ft 0 in
Span (standard wing) 37 ft 6 in
Span (high altitude wing) 31 ft 3 in
Chord 4 ft 6 in
Incidence 5 deg
Diehedral 2 deg
Airfoil Clark Y
Cockpit Width 22 in
Seats 1
Wing Area (standard wing incl ailerons) 135.5 sq ft
Wing Area (high altitude wing incl ailerons) 169 sq ft
Aileron Area 36 sq ft
Elevator Area 9.5 sq ft
Stabilizer Area 10 sq ft
Rudder Area 5.5 sq ft
Fin Area 3.25 sq ft
Gross Weight (early production) 675 lb
Gross Weight (late production) 700 lb
Empty Weight 450 lb
Baggage (max) 16 lb
High Speed 73 mph
Cruise Speed 62 mph
Landing Speed 32 mph
Initial Rate of Climb (SL) 350 fpm
Absolute Ceiling 9,000 ft
Range 215 sm
Powerplant Heath B4
Max Continuous Power 27 hp @ 2700 rpm
Take off power 30 hp @ 3000 rpm
Fuel Consumption (cruise) .64 lb/hp/hr
Propeller 4 ft 9 in diameter metal
Fuel (two 4.5 gal tanks) 9 gal
Oil 6 qt
Wheel Base 48 in
Tires 16 x 4
Year of Introduction 1931
Certification ATC 456
Price - Ready to Fly (1931) $1074
Price - Complete Kit less engine (1931) $499
Price - Ready to Fly (1933) $925
Notes:
-Split Axle Landing Gear
LNA-40 Parasol Specifications
Length (overall) 17 ft 3 in
Height 6 ft 0 in
Span (standard wing) 37 ft 6 in
Span (high altitude wing) 31 ft 3 in
Chord 4 ft 6 in
Incidence 5 deg
Diehedral 2 deg
Airfoil Clark Y
Cockpit Width 22 in
Seats 1
Wing Area (standard wing incl ailerons) 135.5 sq ft
Wing Area (high altitude wing incl ailerons) 169 sq ft
Aileron Area 36 sq ft
Elevator Area 9.5 sq ft
Stabilizer Area 10 sq ft
Rudder Area 5.5 sq ft
Fin Area 3.25 sq ft
Gross Weight 700 lb
Baggage (max) 4 lb
High Speed 80 mph
Cruise Speed 68 mph
Landing Speed 32 mph
Initial Rate of Climb (SL) 500 fpm
Range 200 sm
Powerplant Continental A-40 (37 hp)
Propeller 4 ft 9 in diameter metal
Fuel (two 4.5 gal tanks) 9 gal
Oil 6 qt
Wheel Base 48 in
Tires 16 x 4
Year of Introduction 1932
Certification ATC 487
Price - Ready to Fly (1932) $1224
Price - Ready to Fly (1933) $1085
Heath Parasol Links
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has a Heath Parasol on Display
The New England Air Musuem - Has a Heath on Display
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