Fisher Horizon 2
The Horizon 2 which was first
introduced in 1990, and features wood construction, covered in
standard aircraft covering materials.
|
Empty
Weight: |
495 lbs. |
| Gross Weight: |
1050 lbs. |
| Wing Span: |
26 ft. |
| Wing Area: |
114 sq. ft. |
| Engine: |
Rotax 582 |
| Cruise Speed: |
95 m.p.h. |
| Stall Speed: |
35/38 m.p.h. |
| VNE: |
120 m.p.h. |
| Construction: |
Wood/Conventional
Fabric |
The plane is a tail dragger, tandem seating in a
tractor configuration. Building times for kit construction is about 600
hours. No special tools or knowledge is required.
Kit construction is
described as " lot like putting a wood model aeroplane kit
together." Quick build kits are also available which will save you
125/150 hours on construction.
The craft can be built in a single car
garage. The Horizon 11 was designed to handle engines ranging from 65 to
125 HP. Another nifty feature is that the Horizon has a folding wing.
A T.U.F. VIEW
The Horizon 11 uses standard stick and rudder control, with center mounted
sticks. A small windscreen helps keep the bugs out of your teeth. Cruise
depending on engine power ranges from 75 to 100 m.p.h., stall is a very
comfortable 40.
An experienced pilot should be able to get the plane
airborne in about 350 feet. Climb rate at gross is around 900 feet per
minute.
The Ultralight Flyer rates
The
Factory................................ 9.0
The Horizon 11........................... 8.0
For more information
contact
Fisher Flying Products
www.fisherflying.com |
