Ace Baby Ace
Acro Sport / Ace Aircraft · United States · first flew 1950 · light aircraft
The Baby Ace is a classic single-seat open-cockpit homebuilt aircraft designed by Ace Aircraft and distributed as plans for amateur construction. Simple, lightweight, and economical, it has been a popular project for homebuilders for decades.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat open-cockpit homebuilt biplane
- Very small low-wing single-engine sport aircraft
- Classic American homebuilt design sold as plans
A tiny open-cockpit monoplane with a straight low wing, minimal fuselage, fixed taildragger undercarriage, and a small four-cylinder engine; extremely light and simple appearance.
Specifications
- The Ace Baby Ace has a length of 5.4 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.05 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Originating in the 1950s, the Baby Ace design has been continuously available as a plans-built aircraft. Thousands of sets of plans have been sold and hundreds of examples fly across North America. The design has remained largely unchanged due to its proven simplicity.
Variants
The Model D Baby Ace is the most common variant; the Acro Sport company later took over plan distribution.
Where you'll see it
Flown exclusively by private owners; many examples active in the United States and Canada.
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