Fisher FP 202 Koala
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Fisher FP 202 Koala ultralight, experimental, lightsport aircraft.
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Fisher FP 202 Koala ultralight -
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Piper Aircraft made an indelible mark on
aviation the day that they rolled the first Cub off the
line. As that craft becomes increasingly expensive to
obtain, "Cub-alikes" are making their own mark in the
ultralight/ homebuilt arena.
Fisher Flying Products tells us that
their line of aircraft, in which the FP-202 Koala is one,
was indeed designed with nostalgia in mind, but also
practicality. The classically-styled aircraft has proven
aerodynamic stability and flight characteristics, not to
mention better operating economy. The FP-202 was introduced
in 1983 and there are hundreds flying worldwide.
The most obvious difference between the
design of the Koala and that of the Cub is that the fabric
covering the Koala has is on top of wood, not tubing. With
its 28-hp Rotax 277 out front, a takeoff distance of 125' is
needed, which will be followed by a rate of climb of 900
fpm. Landing requires 125' as well. Top speed is 63 mph;
cruise is 55 mph; stall speed is listed as 26 mph. They tell
us that the Koala now sports new landing gear.
Engine options include the Rotax 447 and 503, which will
take the aircraft out of the UL category in the U.S. but not
in Canada.
The Koala stands 5.4', high and is 17.8' long. The
wingspan is 29.1 with an area of 120 sq ft. Wing chord is
48". Structural limits provided by the manufacturer are +4.6
and -2.3 G and wing loading is 4.2 lbs/sq ft. Empty weight
is 250 lbs and she has a gross weight of 500 lbs.
The handling is very sweet, docile, and the aircraft is
well-suited to novice flyers. The slow-flight performance is
particularly gratifying. Options available include brakes
and wheel pants. Plan on spending 300 to 500 hours building
the FP-202.
ZOOM REPORT: Uncomplicated, light, strong, and easy
to build (though not too fast a process... lots of gluing),
the FP-202 is one of the mildest and most sturdy of the
older generation of ultralight designs. Especially
recommended for first-time builders and novice pilots, the
FP-202 is a no-brainer for newbies to the sport. It also
bears a pleasing resemblance to the legendary J-3... and
does its look-a-like justice in the process.
Design/Engineering: B-. Tried-and-true wood building
holds up well!
Ground Handling: C.
Flight Characteristics: B-. Very undemanding low-speed
properties.
Company Profile: B+. Fisher is progressing in an
impressive manner.
Kit/Plans: B-.
Bang for the Buck: B+.
A good value.
Risk Factor: 3.
Final Grade: B. Recommended |
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Fisher FP 202 Koala ultralight -
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