The story
The Rallye's automatic leading-edge slats pop out at low speed and let it crawl into fields other planes overfly. A French club-house staple with glider-tow muscles.
Fun fact
The Rallye's wing slats deploy by aerodynamics alone — no pilot action, no motors.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Socata Rallye?
Low-wing four-seater with a sliding canopy and a deep, boxy fuselage. On approach the leading-edge slats hang open along the whole wing.
How fast is the Socata Rallye?
Top speed is 130 kts (180 hp).
How many passengers does the Socata Rallye carry?
Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How far can the Socata Rallye fly?
Range is about 702 nmi.
How big is the Socata Rallye?
It is 23 ft 9 in long and 31 ft 11 in across the wings.
When did the Socata Rallye first fly?
Its first flight was in 1959.
How many Socata Rallyes have been built?
3,300+ built.
How rare is a Socata Rallye in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Socata Rallye catch is worth 25 points.
