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The
Avenger is an experimental-class design that has been re-engined to fall under the ultralight regulations. For this purpose, a 28 hp Rotax 277 has been installed, thus allowing the weight to get lower than the 254 lbs. upper limit imposed on ultralights. This is technically feasible but the
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switch from a VW engine to a single cylinder Rotax also reduces the performance below a safe level. The rated 400 fpm rate of climb is barely adequate for safe operations. Put this machine in the wrong situation and it can bite you.
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regulations, including the maximum 254 lb (115 kg) empty weight. Design goals included low cost, an attractive appearance, and accommodation for a 76 in (193 cm) tall, 240 lb (109 kg) pilot.
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powerplant (a Type 1 Volkswagen engine block cut in half), the aircraft empty weight can be reduced to 250 lb (113 kg) with the use of a lighter weight engine, such as the 28 hp (21 kW)
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Avenger was designed to meet the requirements of the United States
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features a steerable tailwheel and main-gear suspension.
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Edition, page B-7. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
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Recommended engines include the 50 hp (37 kW)
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Photo of a Fisher
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790:Barnstormer
581:16 February
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249:Rotax 447
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217:Rotax 503
168:Rotax 277
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575:Archived
402:See also
239:Variants
152:FAR 103
114:Canadian
24:Avenger
1372:CH 2000
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1091:Classic
1081:Avenger
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785:Avenger
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89:Status
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1321:Lazair
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