Acro Sport I
Acro Sport · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Acro Sport I is a single-seat aerobatic biplane designed for amateur construction and sport flying. It features an open cockpit and was developed to give homebuilders an affordable aerobatic aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat open-cockpit biplane homebuilt
- Designed for aerobatics
- Wire-braced fabric-covered wings
A compact single-bay biplane with an open cockpit, rounded wingtips, radial or flat-four engine, and the typical fabric-covered structure of sport biplanes.
Specifications
- The Acro Sport I has a length of 5.33 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.97 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Paul Poberezny of the EAA and first flown in 1972, the Acro Sport I was offered as plans-built homebuilt project. It quickly became popular in the EAA community for its aerobatic capability and straightforward construction.
Variants
The Acro Sport II is a two-seat version of the same basic design.
Where you'll see it
Widely built by homebuilders across the United States and flown at airshows and EAA events; not used militarily or commercially.
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