Bishop RB-1 Ray's Rebel
Ray Bishop · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The RB-1 Ray's Rebel is an American two-seat light sporting aircraft designed and built by Ray Bishop of Norton, Ohio.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat homebuilt light aircraft
- Lycoming O-290-G four-cylinder engine
Look for a small low-wing two-seat monoplane about 6.7 m long with a span of 7.1 m.
Specifications
- The Bishop RB-1 Ray's Rebel has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.14 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 289 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 28 March 1970. It was powered by a 125 hp Lycoming O-290-G engine.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The single example is a homebuilt aircraft. The cruise speed is about 241 km/h.
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