Fisher Horizon
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Template:Wikidata image| Horizon 1 & 2 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Kit aircraftTemplate:Short description |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Fisher Flying Products |
| First flight | 1990 (Horizon 1) 1991 (Horizon 2) |
| Introduction | 1990 (Horizon 1) 1991 (Horizon 2) |
| Number built | Horizon 1 - 55 (2011) Horizon 2 - 40 (2011)[1] |
The Fisher Horizon is a family of Canadian two-seats-in-tandem, conventional landing gear, single-engined, high-wing monoplane kit aircraft designed for construction by amateur builders. The Horizon 1 was inspired by the Aeronca Champion and its later version, the Bellanca Citabria, while the Horizon 2 was inspired by the Cessna O-1 Bird Dog.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Fisher Flying Products was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, USA but the company is now located in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.[2][3][4][5][6]
Development
The Horizon 1 was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the United States in 1990, with the Horizon 2 following the next year. Both were intended to comply with the US Experimental - Amateur-built category, although both types qualify as ultralight aircraft in some countries, such as Canada. They also qualify as US Experimental Light Sport Aircraft.[3][5][6]
The construction of the Horizon is of wood, with the wings, tail and fuselage covered with doped aircraft fabric. The aircraft features "V" struts, jury struts and a modified GA (W)-2 airfoil. The Horizon's main landing gear uses bungee suspension. The company claims an amateur builder can complete either aircraft from the kit in 600 hours.[2][3][5][6]
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Variants
- Horizon 1
- Two-seat tandem high-wing STOL aircraft with no rear window, flaps and swept tail. Standard empty weight is Script error: No such module "convert". when equipped with a Script error: No such module "convert". Limbach Flugmotoren engine and it has a gross weight of Script error: No such module "convert".. Fifty-five examples flying by 2011.[1][2][5]
- Horizon 2
- Two-seat tandem high-wing STOL aircraft with a rear window, slotted flaps and ailerons and rounded tail. Standard empty weight is Script error: No such module "convert". when equipped with an Script error: No such module "convert". Limbach Flugmotoren engine and it has a gross weight of Script error: No such module "convert".. Forty examples flying by 2011.[1][2][6]
Specifications
Data from Company website, AeroCrafter & Kitplanes[2][3][4][5]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger and 530 lb (240 kg) useful loadTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convert
- Airfoil: modified GA (W)-2Template:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/length
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- Power/mass: 16.2 lb/hp (0.101 kW/kg)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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- ↑ a b c d Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 54. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ↑ a b c d e f g Downey, Julia: Kit Aircraft Directory 2005, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 59. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ↑ a b c d e f Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 159. BAI Communications. Template:ISBN
- ↑ a b c Kitplanes Staff: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 49. Primedia Publications. IPM 0462012
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External links
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