Avro 562 Avis
A.V. Roe · United Kingdom · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Avro 562 Avis was a diminutive single-bay biplane constructed to compete in the 1924 Lympne Light Aeroplane Trials, where it was flown to victory in the Grosvenor Cup by Bert Hinkler.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Tiny single-bay biplane built for the 1924 Lympne Light Aeroplane Trials
- Tandem open cockpits, tailskid undercarriage
- Bristol Cherub engine, full-span ailerons on both wings
The extreme compactness, single-bay unstaggered biplane wing with full-span ailerons, and the tiny Bristol Cherub engine distinguish the Avis from larger contemporary biplanes.
Specifications
- The Avro 562 Avis has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.17 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Built to the ultra-light aircraft specification promulgated for the Lympne Trials, the Avis was one of a number of tiny competing designs. Hinkler's skilled flying brought it the Grosvenor Cup at 65.87 mph, establishing its place in British aviation history despite only one example being built.
Variants
A single prototype was constructed; no production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
The Avis did not enter service; it was a one-off competition aircraft.
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