The pilot/producer is Olivier Langeard. He purchased one of the IARs we imported and had it shipped to Normandy. He did an excellent job on the restoration. I think the paint job is one of the nicest I have seen as it is very close to original.

Re-assembly and new paint for the IAR-823.

Music by Mattrach & Manu Delago.

General characteristics * Crew: Two, pilot and instructor Length: 8.20 m (26 ft 11 in) * Wingspan: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in) * Height: 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) * Wing area: 15.0 m² (161 ft²) * Empty weight: 880 kg (1,940 lb) * Gross weight: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) * Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-G1D5, 290 hp

Performance * Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph) * Range: 1,350 km (840 miles) * Service ceiling: 5,800 m (19,100 ft)

Formation Work over the Desert