Wings of Freedom Flitplane
Wings of Freedom · United States · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The Wings of Freedom Flitplane is an American single-seat, high-wing, single-engine ultralight designed with the look of an antique aircraft. It was built to the US FAR 103 ultralight rules.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large flat-plate triangular windshield with cut-outs for the rudder pedals
- Strut-braced high wing with jury struts, 27 ft in span
- Engine mounted in front of the high wing, above the cockpit
The welded steel tube fuselage and aluminium ladder-type wings are fabric covered. It has conventional landing gear with a steerable tailwheel and full-span ailerons.
Specifications
- The Wings of Freedom Flitplane has a length of 4.8 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.24 m (27 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed in 1995 by Ed Fisher. Joe Naylor and Mark Klotz formed Wings of Freedom Aviation in 1996 to develop and market it, keeping the antique look and distinctive triangular windshield.
Variants
The original powerplant was a 35 hp Cuyuna 460, with a 40 hp Rotax 447 optional. Later engine options included the Hirth F-33, Zanzottera MZ 201 and Kawasaki 440.
Where you'll see it
It was sold as plans, a complete kit, partial kits or a finished aircraft. The company claimed the kit could be built in 100 hours. By late 2019 the company website had been taken down and production had probably ended.
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