Avions Fairey Junior
Avions Fairey · Belgium · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Avions Fairey Junior, also known as the Tipsy Junior, was a single-seat light aircraft built in Belgium after the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing monoplane with a tailwheel undercarriage
- Single-seat open cockpit with an optional bubble hood
- Constant-chord, almost square-ended wings with an angular tail
It is a low-wing monoplane with constant-chord, almost square-ended wings and angular tail surfaces.
Specifications
- The Avions Fairey Junior has a length of 5.65 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 174 km/h (108 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by E. O. Tips of Fairey Aviation's Belgian subsidiary, and the first aircraft, OO-TIT, flew on 30 June 1947 from Gosselies. It was built of wood and fabric.
Variants
Both completed aircraft were first powered by a 36 hp Aeronca JAP J-99 engine, later replaced by a 62 hp Walter Mikron 2. A third airframe was cancelled before completion.
Where you'll see it
The first aircraft was written off after a hard landing in 1948. The second was taken to England in 1953, where Peter Twiss landed it on HMS Ark Royal in 1957 as a publicity stunt.
Related aircraft
- Avions Fairey Belfair
- Tipsy B
- Fairey Fantôme
- Tipsy S.2
- Aermacchi MB.308
- Aero 45
- Aeronca 15 Sedan
- Ambrosini S.1001 Grifo
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