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We Fly: Aviat Husky

Flying Magazine

Its shortcoming was a meager useful load for its 1,800-pound gross weight. and focused on improving the Husky, including upping the gross weight. It retained the classic, high-lift Clark Y airfoil, but the span of its four-position semi-Fowler flap span was extended. Sales grew. In 2005, a new wing became standard.

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Return to Form

Plane and Pilot

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. For one thing, the F2s fuselage hangs from a completely new wing with two distinct airfoil shapes. An obvious discontinuity leads to a thinner airfoil inboard. It seems likely the company will add significantly to the 234 Carbon Cubs already sold.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32