American Aerolights Double Eagle
Civilian
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The American Aerolights Double Eagle ultralight, first flying in 1982, pioneered lightweight recreational aviation design patterns in North America. Powered by a single engine and spanning 10.7 meters, this 4.6-meter-long aircraft established design concepts and manufacturing practices that influenced contemporary ultralight development and FAA categorization standards. Its success demonstrated market demand for accessible, affordable powered flight.
Specifications
- Role
- Ultralight aircraft
- Origin
- United States of America
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1982
- Length
- 4.6 m
- Wingspan
- 10.7 m