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An Innovative Project by Claude Piel

Claude Piel began creating his first project as early as 1943. This was a single-seat aircraft with a “tandem” configuration, reminiscent of Henri Mignet’s pre-war “Pou du Ciel” design.

First Flight and Technical Specifications

The first flight of the aircraft, designated Piel CP-10 Pinocchio (F-WFDA), took place on September 25, 1948. Piel used a Mengin B (Ppinsard) two-cylinder air-cooled engine producing 25 hp (19 kW), driving a two-bladed propeller.

Equipped with a 25-liter fuel tank, the CP-10 could fly for 3 hours at a cruising speed of 110 km/h. These specifications made it a noteworthy aircraft for its time.

Short Operational Life and Successor

The “Pinocchio” was not in service for long; it was damaged on January 17, 1949. Claude Piel decided not to restore the aircraft, as he was already crafting a second, dissimilar “Pinocchio” – the CP-20.

Technical Specifications

Modification	CP-10
Wingspan, m	5.70
Length, m	4.10
Height, m	1.85
Wing area, m2	12.00
Empty weight	140
Maximum takeoff weight	250
Fuel, l	25
Engine type	1 Piston engine Mengin B (Ppinsard)
Power, hp	1 x 25
Maximum speed, km/h	160
Cruising speed, km/h	110
Practical range, km	330
Practical ceiling, m	3000
Max. operational load	3.8
Crew	1