Fisher Avenger

The Avenger is a single-seat, Canadian low-wing, tractor configuration ultralight aircraft. The Avenger was introduced in 1994 and is available as a kit or as plans from Fisher Flying Products.Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 53. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851Kitplanes Staff: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 70. Primedia Publications. IPM 0462012Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-7. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Downey, Julia: Kit Aircraft Directory 2005, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 58. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851

Fisher Flying Products was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, United States, but relocated to Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 101. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485XTacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 107. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.

Development

The Avenger was designed to meet the requirements of the United States FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles regulations, including the maximum empty weight. Design goals included low cost, an attractive appearance, and accommodation for a tall, pilot.

Although originally designed to accept the Half VW powerplant (a Type 1 Volkswagen engine block cut in half), the aircraft empty weight can be reduced to with the use of a lighter weight engine, such as the Rotax 277 or the 2SI 460-35. The Avenger was initially marketed with the now-discontinued Rotax 277 engine, which was criticized as leaving the aircraft dangerously underpowered.

Reviewer Andre Cliche says:

Design The Avenger structure is entirely constructed from wood, with a low wing braced to the landing gear. The wooden-framed wing is covered with aircraft fabric. The engine cowling is fibreglass. The conventional landing gear features a steerable tailwheel and main-gear suspension.

The cockpit has a removable canopy.

The Avenger has an estimated construction time of 400 hours from the kit.

In 2022 the kit price (without paint, varnish, pilot/passenger restraints, instruments, upholstery, or engine) was US$9320, with the plans selling for US$350.

Recommended engines include the Rotax 503, Rotax 447, 2SI 460-35 or 1/2 VW.

Operational history

In December 2004, the company reported that 50 Avengers were flying, the majority as US unregistered ultralights.

Variants Avenger With a regular firewall for two-stroke engines. Engine options are Rotax 447, Rotax 503, or Hirth F-33 or 2SI 460-35. Thirty-five had been completed and flown by the end of 2011. Avenger V With a 2" narrower firewall to accommodate VW engines. Engines include the 1/2 VW and the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Thirty had been completed and flown by the end of 2011.

Specifications (Avenger with Rotax 503)

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