AmEagle American Eaglet
AmEagle · United States · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The AmEagle American Eaglet was a highly unorthodox ultralight sailplane marketed in the United States for homebuilding.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Pod-like fuselage under a high braced wing |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Inverted V-tail carried on a long boom
- Pod-like fuselage under a high braced wing
- Folding propeller behind the cabin
It is a one-seat high-wing braced monoplane with a pod-like fuselage. An inverted V-tail sits on a long boom, with the engine and folding propeller behind the cabin.
Specifications
- The AmEagle American Eaglet has a length of 4.88 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Larry Haig and first flew on 19 November 1975. By 1978 at least 250 sets of plans had been sold, and 12 aircraft were reportedly completed.
Variants
Intended for self-launching, it had a 12 hp McCulloch MC-101B go-kart engine driving a folding propeller.
Where you'll see it
It was sold as plans for amateur construction. An example is displayed at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.
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