Fly BabyBiplane
The Fly Baby can be built as a biplane
as well as a monoplane. The two monoplane wing panels are replaced
by four smaller ones, plus a centre section for the top wing. The
aircraft can be switched back and forth between versions in about an
hour, but it does take a helper. The biplane, while cool in concept,
doesn't really offer too much. It's slower, and the wings don't
fold. Still, its swept-back upper wings make it look a bit like a
Bucker or Tiger Moth in the air, so if you'd really rather have a
biplane, the Fly Baby would do the trick.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Cont. C-85 HP Range85/65-100
x
18.9ft
7ft
22ft
150sq ft
1
651lb
x
972lb
16gal
200n.m |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
350ft
875fpm
110mph
87.0mph
400ft
14,000ft |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
45mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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