Green Sky Zippy Sport
Green Sky Adventures · United States · first flew 1986 · light aircraft
The Green Sky Zippy Sport is an American single-seat, single-engined monoplane designed by Ed Fisher of Raceair Designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing monoplane
- Fixed conventional landing gear
- Wings designed to fold for storage or ground transport
A single-seat high-wing monoplane with a welded 4130 steel fuselage, fabric-covered wooden wings that fold, and fixed conventional landing gear.
Specifications
- The Green Sky Zippy Sport has a length of 5.44 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.03 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was marketed for amateur construction by Green Sky Adventures of Hawthorne, Florida, and first flew in 1986.
Variants
It is powered by a 50 hp Rotax 503 piston engine, though other engines, including Volkswagen units, have been fitted.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft is available in the form of plans for amateur construction.
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