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Fly Baby

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Overview

This plane is a structurally simple and easy-to-fly airplane designed to the requirements of the Experimental Aircraft Association for home construction and storage in a space 7’ x 8’ x 20’, which is equivalent to the standard home garage. Great emphasis has been placed upon safe flight characteristics and good low-speed performance for takeoff and landing at some sacrifice of high speed.

The structure has been designed for standard airplane engines from 65 to 85 horsepower and the aerodynamic features are of sizes and proportions suited to obtaining the best all-around performance in this power range. Because of this, there is not enough advantage to be gained from using engines of significantly higher power to offset the cost and weight penalties. Increasing the power to increase the aerobatic capability is not recommended. The plane can be built both as a biplane and as a monoplane.

Complete instructions for building the Fly Baby can be found in EAA Sport Aviation magazine, January 1963 through September 1964. EAA members may download these articles free through the EAA Archive web page. For more information, see https://www.bowersflybaby.com

Specifications

  • Number of Seats: 1
  • Building Materials: Wood and fabric
  • Building Time: ~1200 Hours
  • Standard Engine: Continental A-65
  • Horsepower: 65-100 hp
  • Wing Span: 28'
  • Wing Area: 120 sq ft
  • Empty Weight: 605 lbs
  • Gross Weight: 925 lbs
  • Takeoff Distance: 350'
  • Landing Distance: 420'
  • Cruise Speed: 95 mph
  • Top Speed: 120 mph
  • Fuel Capacity: 16 Gallons
  • Range: 320 miles

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Walt
September 20, 2015

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Australia's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Is this kit for biplane or monoplane

Monoplane. We have updated the photo.

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