AmEagle American Eaglet

American Eaglet
Role	Ultralight sailplane
Manufacturer	AmEagle
Designer	Larry Haig
First flight	19 November Template:Avyear

The AmEagle American Eaglet was a highly unorthodox ultralight sailplane marketed in the U.S. for homebuilding. It was a one-seat, high-wing braced monoplane that carried an inverted V-tail on a long boom extending from a pod-like fuselage. Intended for self-launching, it was equipped with a McCulloch go-kart engine and a folding propeller behind the cabin. Its first flight was on 19 November 1975, and by 1978, at least 250 sets of plans had been sold, with 12 aircraft reportedly completed.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Aspect ratio: 18:1

Performance

• Maximum glide ratio: 24:1

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Birdman TL-1
• Pterodactyl Ascender
• Eipper Quicksilver
• Mitchell U-2 Superwing
• Ultraflight Lazair
• Zenair Zipper

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
• The Rigid Wing Web Site
• Gliding and Motorgliding International