Model D | |
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Role | Recreational aircraft |
Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
Designer | William Fike |
First flight | 1951 |
The Fike Model D was a light aircraft built in the United States in the early 1950s. Designed by airline pilot William Fike, [1] it was a conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with tailskid undercarriage and seating for one or two people in an enclosed cabin. In appearance, the aircraft strongly resembled a Piper Cub, with only the tail surfaces sourced from one. [2] An unusual feature was that the flight controls were mounted to the ceiling of the cabin, rather than the floor. [3] This facilitated the folding or removal of the seat or seats to enable the aircraft's use as a sleeping space when camping with it. Plans were marketed for homebuilding.
Data from [4]
General characteristics
Performance
Model D | |
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Role | Recreational aircraft |
Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
Designer | William Fike |
First flight | 1951 |
The Fike Model D was a light aircraft built in the United States in the early 1950s. Designed by airline pilot William Fike, [1] it was a conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with tailskid undercarriage and seating for one or two people in an enclosed cabin. In appearance, the aircraft strongly resembled a Piper Cub, with only the tail surfaces sourced from one. [2] An unusual feature was that the flight controls were mounted to the ceiling of the cabin, rather than the floor. [3] This facilitated the folding or removal of the seat or seats to enable the aircraft's use as a sleeping space when camping with it. Plans were marketed for homebuilding.
Data from [4]
General characteristics
Performance