Heuberger Doodle Bug

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Heuberger Doodle Bug
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States of America
DesignerLawrence K. Hueberger
First flightDecember 1954

The H-1 Doodle Bug is a single place homebuilt aircraft designed in the 1950s by Continental Airlines DC-6 pilot Lawrence K. Heuberger. [1]

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Design and development

The prototype was designed and built in Heuberger's garage in El Paso. Heuberger marketed plans of the aircraft for homebuilt construction. [2]

The Doodlebug is a low wing, conventional geared aircraft. The wings are partially flush riveted. The fuselage is fabric covered welded steel tube, with wooden stringers. The firewall mounted fuel tank holds 12.5 gallons of fuel, with 25 gallons capacity with tip tanks. [3] [4]

Specifications (Heuberger Doodle Bug)

Data from Aerofiles, Air Trails

General characteristics

Performance

See also

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References

  1. Popular Mechanics. September 1955.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Air Trails: 77. Winter 1971.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Leo J. Kohn (March 1955). "The Doodle Bug". Experimenter.
  4. Air Progress Sport Aircraft: 70. Winter 1969.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)