| RLU-1 Breezy | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | RLU |
| Designer | Charles Roloff, Carl Unger, and Bob Liposky |
| First flight | August 7, 1964 |
| Number built | About 1000 [1] |
The RLU-1 Breezy is a homebuilt aircraft known for its "no cockpit" high wing pusher configuration. It is designed to seat the pilot and passenger with a maximum unobstructed view. [2] [3]
Designed and built by Charles Roloff, Robert Liposky and Carl Unger, the original Breezy used a modified set of Piper PA-12 wings. Wings from the Piper PA-14, Piper PA-18, Piper J-3, Piper J-4, Piper J-5, or Cessna 172 [4] can also be used on the design. [2] It first flew on August 7, 1964. [5]
Designer and pilot Carl Unger flew thousands of passengers for free in his Breezy prototype. The aircraft is now part of the EAA AirVenture Museum collection. [6]
At the 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh there was a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the design, including a fly-in of Breezys. [1]
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