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Single place Part 103 ultralights in the United States are defined as single place ultralight aircraft that weigh 254 lbs or less, have a stall speed not more than 24 knots, a top speed of 55 knots, and carry no more than 5 gallons of fuel. To fly a legal Part 103 ultralight aircraft in the United States the pilot does not require a pilot license. Single place aircraft weighing more than 254 lbs. in the U.S. require a pilots license and must be built as experimental, amateur built, homebuilt aircraft. These include weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes, powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders. Single place ultralights in Canada can weigh up to 1200 lbs. and an ultralight pilots license is required to fly them.

 
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The FP 404 has been in production since 1984. The craft uses all wood geodetic construction covered in standard aircraft covering materials. 

Standard features include full span ailerons, semi symmetrical airfoil large pneumatic tires, a steerable tail wheel, 5 gallon fuel tank, fiberglass cowl and full scale plans. 

Options include, various engines, quick built kit options, brakes, electric start, and wheel pants.  Also available are construction videos and a newsletter. 

Review of FP 404 when powered by a 503 Rotax- found at:http://www.wf.net/%7Elyons/fred/fisher.htm 

Specs from an owner and flyer.
Advertised by prev. owner My specs.
Vne        90 mph  (shakin like a leaf)
Max cruise  80 mph    (more like 75)
Cruise   72 mph    (as advertised)
Stall   30 mph         (as advertised)
Climb rate  800 fpm (more like 600 with my weight)
Glide ratio     8:1     (????)
Takeoff run 125ft
( really )  
(250')
Landing roll   
200 ft     
(250')

It has a 7 gal. fuselage tank and burns 4-5 gph.

It is powered by a 50 HP rotax 503 engine and has around 125 hours on Airframe/Engine. It was built in 1992. Enginetopped recently,has 15-20 hrs since.

It has Stitts cover and has always been hangared. It can be flown experimental or U/L, your choice.  It is currently not registered, however it was at one time and de-commissioned.

According to prev. owner it is a blast to fly, very responsive, lots of power, fantastic roll rate and takeoff/landing performance.

It has all the controls in the right places - stick, rudders, throttle, etc. and a good functional instrument panel - airspeed, altimeter, VSI, tach, EGT, CHT, bank indicator. It lifts off in about 150 ft. and is easy to land.

It's fast for it's type of plane - cruise about 70 mph.
For a review on the Fisher FP 404 click here.

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