PlaneFox tracks 3 CAP 10 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Mudry / CAP Aviation CAP 10 flies about 648 nm, roughly 1,200 km, which is about 4 h 48 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Mudry / CAP Aviation CAP 10 costs about EUR 1,830 a month to run, or about EUR 192 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Mudry / CAP Aviation CAP 10 is a French two-seat aerobatic training aircraft developed by Avions Mudry as a certified, club-friendly aerobatic type. The prototype first flew in 1968, with production beginning in the early 1970s and continuing in different forms under Mudry, CAP Industries and later CAP Aviation. It is a low-wing, side-by-side aircraft of largely wooden construction, derived from the Piel Super Emeraude lineage but purpose-built for aerobatic instruction. Its importance lies in its long service with civilian flying clubs, air forces and aerobatic schools, particularly in Europe, where it became a standard step between basic trainers and higher-performance competition aircraft.
Most CAP 10B aircraft are powered by a 180 hp Lycoming AEIO-360 series inverted-fuel and oil aerobatic engine driving a constant-speed propeller. Typical cruise speed is around 120 to 125 knots, depending on propeller, airframe condition and power setting. Published range is commonly in the region of 500 nautical miles. Maximum takeoff weight is about 1,830 lb, with useful load varying by equipment fit and individual empty weight. Service ceiling is commonly listed near 19,000 feet. The aircraft is certificated for aerobatics, with the CAP 10B generally associated with a +6 g and -4.5 g envelope when operated within approved weight and configuration limits.
The CAP 10 has two seats side by side under a large canopy, with dual controls and good visibility for instruction. The cockpit is compact and functional rather than touring-oriented, with limited baggage capacity and noise levels typical of a light aerobatic piston aircraft. Avionics vary widely because many examples have spent their lives in clubs or training organizations. A typical panel may include basic VFR flight instruments, an engine monitor, VHF comm, transponder and, on upgraded aircraft, compact Garmin, Trig or similar radios and ADS-B equipment. Integrated glass suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical CAP 10 installations.
Prospective buyers should focus on structural condition, complete aerobatic life records, engine history and compliance with all applicable service bulletins and airworthiness directives. The original CAP 10B uses a wooden wing structure, so inspections of spars, glue joints, moisture exposure, repairs and fabric or finish condition are central to due diligence. The CAP 10C introduced a carbon spar wing and related structural updates, and some earlier aircraft have been converted or upgraded. Landing gear attachments, canopy condition, control rigging, propeller status and evidence of hard aerobatic use also deserve close review. In the used market, the CAP 10 occupies a specialized position: more aerobatic than a conventional trainer, less extreme than purpose-built unlimited competition types, and valued for instruction, upset recovery training and classic aerobatic flying.