Poberezny P-5 Pober Sport
Poberezny · United States · first flew 1959 · light aircraft
The P-5 Pober Sport is an early low-wing homebuilt aircraft designed by Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early low-wing homebuilt monoplane
- Single Continental C-85 piston engine
- Small airframe about 5.5 metres long
It is a small low-wing monoplane powered by an 85 hp Continental C-85, with a wingspan of 7.04 metres.
Specifications
- The Poberezny P-5 Pober Sport has a length of 5.51 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.04 m (23 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Paul Poberezny, Norm Poberezny and Ron Duhamel and first flew on 7 July 1959.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft was flown across the country to every EAA chapter at the time.
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