| Advanced Aviation Husky and Coyote | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Advanced Aviation |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1978 |
| Developed from | Eipper Quicksilver |
| Variant | Advanced Aviation Cobra |
The Advanced Aviation Husky, Hi-Nuski and Coyote are a family of American ultralight aircraft that was designed and produced by Advanced Aviation. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and introduced in 1978. [1] [2]
The Husky predates the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, but complies with them, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 198 lb (90 kg). It features a cable-braced high-wing, a single-seat, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is described as a "RipSilver", an unlicensed clone of the Eipper Quicksilver, which it closely resembles. [1] [2]
The Husky is made from aluminum tubing, with the wings and tail surfaces covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 33.5 ft (10.2 m) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The pilot is accommodated with a sling seat, suspended from the wing. The control system is unconventional with pitch controlled by weight shift, while roll is controlled by wing-mounted spoilers controlled by cables attached to the pilot's seat and actuated by weight shift. The tail surfaces are fixed. [1] [2]
The Husky was later developed into the Advanced Aviation Cobra. [2]
Data from Cliche and the Virtual Ultralight Museum [1] [2]
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