Fisher
FP404, Fisher 404 ultralight bi-plane, Fisher 404
all wood ultralight biplane aircraft kit, Ultralight News
newsmagazine.
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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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Fisher FP404
ultralight, Fisher FP404 ultralight aircraft, Fisher FP404 ultra lite
plane, experimental amateur built aircraft.
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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
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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') |
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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.
Fisher Flying Products
71 Marycroft Ave
Unit #24 Vaughan,
Ontario L4L 5Y6 Canada
905-856-7050
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Fisher FP404
ultralight, Fisher FP404 ultralight aircraft,
Fisher FP404 ultra lite
plane, experimental amateur built aircraft.
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