Bowers Fly Baby
Peter M. Bowers (homebuilt) · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Bowers Fly Baby is a homebuilt, single-seat, open-cockpit, wood and fabric low-wing monoplane. It was designed by Peter M. Bowers, a United States aircraft designer and Boeing historian.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat open-cockpit low-wing monoplane
- Wood and fabric construction
- Single flat-four engine in the nose
A small open-cockpit single-seat low-wing monoplane with a flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Bowers Fly Baby has a length of 5.74 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.54 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 194 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Fly Baby first flew in 1962 and was built by amateurs from plans.
Variants
Variants include the Bi-Baby biplane and a floatplane.
Where you'll see it
More than 500 have been built by homebuilders.
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