Aydlett A-1
Aydlett · United States · first flew 1965 · light aircraft
The Aydlett A-1 was a one-off homebuilt aircraft constructed in the United States in the 1960s.
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:
- Low-wing monoplane of conventional appearance
- Enclosed single-seat cockpit
- Single tractor engine, a Lycoming O-290
A single-seat, single-engine monoplane of conventional appearance with an enclosed cockpit.
Specifications
- The Aydlett A-1 has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 298 km/h (185 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 6 July 1965 and was powered by a 125 hp Lycoming O-290-G four-cylinder engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat sports aircraft built by an amateur, and only the one example was made.
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