- Hummel Bird
The Hummel Bird is an
ultralight recreational homebuiltaircraft of all metal construction. It was developed by Morry Hummel who worked in the Curtis Wright experimental department during WWII. The aircraft is based on Gary Watson'sWindwagon . Hummel purchased a set of Windwagon plans in 1979 and modifying the design. The new aircraft was developed to be ataildragger with larger bulkheads and a full canopy. The aircraft was completed in 1982 and dubbed the "Hummel Bird" in a Sport Aviation article.pecifications
These specs are with 37hp 1/2 VW engine and 170Lb pilot.No spins • Low "G" AerobaticsAirfoil - modified Clark-YHP (range) 30-40Wing Span (ft) 18Wing Area (sq. ft.) 57.2Length (ft) 13' 4"Empty Weight 300Gross Weight 530VNE Speed (mph) 145Cruise (mph) 100-115Stall (mph) 38Takeoff Distance (ft) 300Take off over 50' obstacle (ft) 1000Landing Roll (ft) 800Fuel Capacity (gal) 6"G" rating 6.6
External links
*http://www.flyhummel.com/
*http://www.retrothing.com/2006/11/the_hummel_bird.html
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaxsJ5V5g_8
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