Parker Teenie Two

 

Build Photos

Rib Fabrication Nose Ribs Spars Wing Attach Main Gear Center Section Bulkheads Longerons Fuselage Skins Control Stick Brake & Throttle Rudder Rods

Carburetor HVX Mods

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Welcome to my Teenie Two project website. 

Like most pilots, I've wanted my own aircraft since I've been able to fly, however the cost of owning an aircraft can be a formidable barrier.  While attending a fly in at Mesa, Arizona a few years ago, I had my first up and close encounters with amateur, homebuilt aircraft.  Needless to say, I was quite interested.  After years of consideration and months and months of planning, I decided upon the time tested Teenie Two, purchased my first roll of .020" aluminum and, on October 3rd, 2009, began laying out and cutting rib blanks. 

From there I progressed with my Teenie Two build, following the somewhat vague and sometimes incorrect plans.  However, I have received much advice and support from fellow Teenie Two builders through the Yahoo builder's group.  With their help, my own common sense and personal mechanical abilities, I have solved what issues I have encountered and have progressed nicely with my build.  It is my hope and goal to be flying my little aircraft in the summer of 2012.  Please check back often as I update this website periodically with my progress.

The Parker Teenie Two is an all metal, low-wing, single-seat, single-engine aircraft first built in the United States in 1969 and marketed for homebuilding.   The cockpit was designed to be left open, with the addition of a canopy generally increasing the top speed of the aircraft.  The Teenie Two was specifically designed to use a converted Volkswagen automobile engine for power.  The outer wing panels can be detached for transport or storage.

The Teenie Two can be certified in the Experimental, Amateur built category in the US.  A pilot's license is required to fly it, as it is not considered an ultralight aircraft in the United States. According to the current plans holder, it can meet Light Sport Aircraft requirements, as defined by the FAA.

Teenie Two plans can be purchased for a modest fee from Ron Dixon at DCS, Inc.

 

Specifications, per plans:

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Length: 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m)
  • Wingspan: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
  • Empty weight: 310 lb (140 kg)
  • Gross weight: 590 lb (267 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × converted VW engine, up to 60 hp

Performance, per plans:

  • Maximum speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
  • Range: 400 miles (640 km)
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)

 

 

Pictures of some completed Teenies

 

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