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RLU-1 Breezy

The RLU-1 Breezy is a homebuilt aircraft known for its "no cockpit" high wing pusher configuration. It is designed to seat the pilot and passenger with a maximum unobstructed view.

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Design and development

Designed and built by Charles Roloff, Robert Liposky and Carl Unger, the original Breezy used a modified set of Piper PA-12 wings. Wings from the Piper PA-14, Piper PA-18, Piper J-3, Piper J-4, Piper J-5, or Cessna 172 can also be used on the design.

Operational history

Designer and pilot Carl Unger flew thousands of passengers for free in his Breezy prototype. The aircraft is now part of the EAA AirVenture Museum collection.

At the 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh there was a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the design, including a fly-in of Breezys.

Variants

Dawes Breezy
Variant with amphibious floats

Specifications (Breezy)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 3
  • Length: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)
  • Wingspan: 33 ft (10 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
  • Wing area: 165 sq ft (15.3 m2)
  • Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental C-90 , 90 hp (67 kW)
  • Range: 122 nmi; 225 km (140 mi)

    • References

    RLU-1 Breezy Wikipedia
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