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.
Fisher Flying Products was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, USA but the company is now located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.

Development

The Avenger was designed to meet the requirements of the United States FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles, including the maximum empty weight. Design goals included low-cost, an aesthetically attractive look and accommodation for a tall, pilot.
Although originally designed to accept the 1/2 VW powerplant the aircraft can achieve an empty weight as low as 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, but the use of this engine has been criticized as leaving the aircraft underpowered.
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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 features an optional removable canopy.
The Avenger has an estimated construction time of 400 hours from the kit.
In 2015, the kit price was US$5999, with the plans selling for US$300.
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
;Avenger V

Specifications (Avenger with Rotax 503)