Diana's aircraft is a CAP 232, manufactured in France by CAP Aviation and is the latest in their line of unlimited aerobatic aircraft. The fuselage is of composite wooden and carbon fibre construction; the wings are carbon fibre which keeps weight down but strength and stiffness up. The CAP 232 has distinguished itself as the most pilot-friendly, best-performing and most comfortable World Class Unlimited aircraft available and pilots flying this type have won many World Championships.

		Length		22.2 feet
		Wingspan		24.3 feet
		Wing area		109.2 square feet
		Max take-off weight		820 kilos
		Empty weight		620 kilos
		Top speed (VNE)		219 knots
		Cruise speed		180 knots
		Manoeuvring speed		170 knots
		Stall speed		56 knots
		Rate of climb		3290 feet/minute
		G limits		+/- 10 G
		Roll rate		420 degrees per second
		Range		400 nautical miles

With its Monty Barratt-prepared AEIO-540 320 hp engine and some other personalised extras, the CAP 232 has enabled Diana to continue to expand her gyroscopic repertoire. The aircraft's amazing roll rate and phenomenal performance makes it a spectacular addition to the airshow circuit.