Jungster I
Kari Wittman (homebuilt design) · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Jungster I is a compact single-seat aerobatic biplane homebuilt design from the early 1960s, created for the EAA sport flying community and known for its sprightly handling.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- single-seat aerobatic biplane
- open cockpit
- equal-span staggered wings
Very small single-seat biplane with equal-span wings; the tiny fuselage and minimal cockpit distinguish it from larger sport biplanes such as the Pitts Special, which it otherwise resembles in concept.
Specifications
- The Jungster I has a length of 4.9 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Kari Wittman and first flown in 1962, the Jungster was intended as an affordable plans-built biplane for the growing homebuilt aircraft movement. Its small size and light weight gave it an excellent power-to-weight ratio when fitted with a Lycoming of 100 hp or more.
Variants
The Jungster II followed as a refined two-seat variant; both are available as plans from EAA archives.
Where you'll see it
Built by amateur constructors across the United States and internationally; popular on the airshow circuit for its aerobatic capability.
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