RLU-1 Breezy
RLU · United States · first flew 1964 · light aircraft
The RLU-1 Breezy is a homebuilt aircraft known for its "no cockpit" high-wing pusher configuration.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- No-cockpit open-frame layout giving maximum unobstructed view
- High wing, usually from a Piper design, with a pusher engine
- Seats pilot and passenger
A high-wing pusher with the pilot and passenger seated in the open for maximum view.
Specifications
- The RLU-1 Breezy has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built by Charles Roloff, Robert Liposky and Carl Unger, and first flew on 7 August 1964. The original used a modified set of Piper PA-12 wings.
Variants
Wings from the Piper PA-14, PA-18, J-3, J-4, J-5 or Cessna 172 can also be used. The Dawes Breezy was a variant with amphibious floats.
Where you'll see it
Designer and pilot Carl Unger flew thousands of passengers for free in his prototype, which is now in the EAA AirVenture Museum collection. The 50th anniversary of the design was celebrated at Oshkosh in 2014.
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