Fisher Classic

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Classic
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A Fisher Classic, equipped with a Rotax 914 power plant
Role Kit aircraft
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Fisher Flying Products
First flight1987
Introduction1987
Number built155 (2011) [1]

The Fisher Classic is a Canadian two-seat, conventional landing gear, single-engined, biplane kit aircraft designed for construction by amateur builders. The aircraft is a two-seat derivation of the Fisher FP-404. Fisher Flying Products was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, USA but the company is now located in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Design and development

The Classic was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the United States in 1987 and was intended to comply with the US Experimental - Amateur-built category, although it qualifies as an ultralight aircraft in some countries, such as Canada. It also qualifies as a US Experimental Light Sport Aircraft. The Classic's standard empty weight is 400 lb (181 kg) when equipped with a 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine and it has a gross weight of 850 lb (386 kg). [3] [5] [6]

The construction of the Classic is of wood, with the wings, tail and fuselage covered with doped aircraft fabric. The aircraft features interplane struts, inverted "V" cabane struts, four ailerons and a semi-symmetrical airfoil. Like the original FP-404 upon which it is based, the Classic has no flaps. The Classic's main landing gear is bungee suspended. Cockpit access is via the lower wing. The company claims an amateur builder can complete the aircraft from the kit in 500 hours. [3] [5] [6]

The specified engine for the Classic is the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke engine. [2] [3] [5] [6]

The estimated time to build the aircraft from the kit is 400–500 hours, or 250 hours from the quick-build kit. By late 2011 more than 155 Classics were flying. [1] [6]

Specifications Classic)

Data from Company website, AeroCrafter & Kitplanes [2] [3] [4] [5]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Downey, Julia: Kit Aircraft Directory 2005, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 58. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 161. BAI Communications. ISBN   0-9636409-4-1
  4. 1 2 Kitplanes Staff: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 48. Primedia Publications. IPM 0462012
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Fisher Flying Products (n.d.). "Classic" . Retrieved 25 October 2009.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-79. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
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