Long Low-Wing Longster

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Low-Wing Longster
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
DesignerLeslie Long

The Long Low-Wing Longster is an American aircraft that was designed by Leslie Long, for homebuilt construction.

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Design and development

The Low-Wing Longster is a single place, wire braced, low wing, open cockpit aircraft with conventional landing gear. The lower wing wire bracing is connected to the landing gear. The root wing ribs are oversized to create a smooth wing to fuselage fillet.

The aircraft was the last in a series of homebuilt aircraft designs from Les Long. In 1935, the American Bureau of Aviation restricted homebuilt construction of aircraft. A small group of Oregon-based homebuilders were the last hold-outs. The Private Flying Association was developed to promote experimental aircraft and they made the Longster the official aircraft design. [1]

Operational history

In 1947, a 65 hp (48 kW) variant called the "Little Gee Bee" was built and flown by George Brogardus from Oregon to Washington D.C. to demonstrate to the C.A.A. that homebuilt aircraft were safe and restrictions should be lifted on building them. [2]

Specifications (Low-Wing Longster)

Data from Air Progress

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. ↑ Bob Whittier (Winter 1969). "The Plane That Helped Save Homebuilding". Air Progress.
  2. ↑ "Barnstorming the Beltway How a homebuilder's determination won liberty and experimental licenses for all". Air & Space Magazine. May 2006.
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