Aircraft Technologies Acro 1
Aircraft Technologies · United States · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Aircraft Technologies Acro 1 is an American aerobatic homebuilt aircraft designed by Fred Meyer and produced by Aircraft Technologies of Lilburn, Georgia. It was supplied as a kit or as plans.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low-wing single-seater with a 6.1 m span and no flaps
- Single-seat enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy
- Fixed conventional landing gear with a single tractor engine
The aircraft is made from graphite and fibreglass composites. The standard engine is the 200 hp Lycoming IO-360.
Specifications
- The Aircraft Technologies Acro 1 has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed as a high-speed, long-range cross-country and aerobatic aircraft, and first flew in 1993. The aircraft is stressed to plus or minus 15 g.
Variants
The Acro 1 was supplied as a kit or as plans, with an acceptable power range of 100 to 210 hp.
Where you'll see it
By 1998 the company reported that one example had been flown, and in November 2014 three were registered in the United States. Neither plans nor kits are available any more.
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