Lewis Ascender
Lewis · United States · first flew 2018 · light aircraft
The Lewis Ascender is an American homebuilt bush aircraft designed by Alec Wild and Eric Lewis.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing bush aircraft
- Tail resembling that of the Piper Super Cub
- Large 35-inch tyres and oversized disc brakes
Its tail resembles the Super Cub with an enlarged vertical stabiliser, and it has 35-inch tyres.
Specifications
- The Lewis Ascender has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
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History
It is a single-engined development of the Wild DoubleEnder, itself derived from the Piper PA-18 Super Cub. Work began in 2016, and after an 18-month build it first flew in April 2018.
Variants
Its wings were redesigned with mechanically actuated double-slotted flaps, and the leading-edge slats of the DoubleEnder were removed.
Where you'll see it
In July 2018 the original Superior XP-400 engine suffered a crankshaft failure, and the aircraft ditched in an Alaskan lake. After two years of repairs it flew again with a Lycoming engine.
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