Fisher Youngster
Fisher Flying Products · Canada · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The Fisher Youngster is a Canadian single-seat, single-engined biplane kit aircraft designed for construction by amateur builders.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.73 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane inspired by the Bucker Bu 133 Jungmeister
- Interplane and cabane struts with ailerons on the bottom wing only
- Conventional landing gear with bungee suspension
A wooden biplane with a plywood-skinned fuselage built to replicate the Jungmeister shape, and no flaps.
Specifications
- The Fisher Youngster has a length of 4.73 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The Youngster was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the United States in 1994 and inspired by the German Bucker Bu 133 Jungmeister. It is stressed for plus 6 and minus 3.75 g.
Variants
The cockpit can be left open or covered with an optional canopy. Engines specified include the 50 hp Rotax 503 and a 65 hp Volkswagen-based engine.
Where you'll see it
Twenty had been built by 2011. It qualifies as an ultralight in some countries, including Canada.
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