# Fisher Classic > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fisher_Classic > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fisher_Classic.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Classic > Source revision: 1321137191 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Canadian homebuilt light aircraft Classic A Fisher Classic, equipped with a Rotax 914 power plant General information Type Kit aircraft National origin Canada Manufacturer Fisher Flying Products Number built 155 (2011)[1] History Introduction date 1987 First flight 1987 The **Fisher Classic** is a Canadian two-seat, [conventional landing gear](/source/Conventional_landing_gear), single-engined, [biplane](/source/Biplane) [kit aircraft](/source/Kit_aircraft) designed for construction by amateur builders. The aircraft is a two-seat derivation of the [Fisher FP-404](/source/Fisher_FP-404). Fisher Flying Products was originally based in [Edgeley, North Dakota](/source/Edgeley%2C_North_Dakota), [USA](/source/United_States) but the company is now located in [Woodbridge, Ontario](/source/Woodbridge%2C_Ontario), [Canada](/source/Canada).[1][2][3][4][5][6] ## Design and development The Classic was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the [United States](/source/United_States) in 1987 and was intended to comply with the US *[Experimental - Amateur-built](/source/Homebuilt_aircraft)* category, although it qualifies as an ultralight aircraft in some countries, such as [Canada](/source/Canada). It also qualifies as a US Experimental [Light Sport Aircraft](/source/Light_Sport_Aircraft). The Classic's standard empty weight is 400 lb (181 kg) when equipped with a 64 hp (48 kW) [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine and it has a gross weight of 850 lb (386 kg).[3][5][6] The construction of the Classic is of wood, with the wings, tail and fuselage covered with doped [aircraft fabric](/source/Aircraft_fabric). The aircraft features [interplane struts](/source/Interplane_strut), inverted "V" [cabane struts](/source/Cabane_strut), four ailerons and a semi-symmetrical airfoil. Like the original FP-404 upon which it is based, the Classic has no flaps. The Classic's main landing gear is [bungee](/source/Bungee_cord) suspended. Cockpit access is via the lower wing. The company claims an amateur builder can complete the aircraft from the kit in 500 hours.[3][5][6] The specified engine for the Classic is the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke engine.[2][3][5][6] The estimated time to build the aircraft from the kit is 400–500 hours, or 250 hours from the quick-build kit. By late 2011 more than 155 Classics were flying.[1][6] ## Specifications Classic) *Data from* Company website, AeroCrafter & Kitplanes[2][3][4][5] **General characteristics** - **Crew:** one - **Capacity:** one passenger and 450 lb (204 kg) useful load - **Length:** 16 ft 9 in (5.11 m) - **Wingspan:** 22 ft 0 in (6.71 m) - **Height:** 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) - **Wing area:** 154 sq ft (14.32 m2) - **Empty weight:** 400 lb (181 kg) - **Max takeoff weight:** 850 lb (385 kg) - **Powerplant:** 1 × [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) [Two stroke](/source/Two_stroke), two cylinder [aircraft engine](/source/Aircraft_engine), 64 hp (48 kW) **Performance** - **Maximum speed:** 90 mph (146 km/h, 78 kn) - **Cruise speed:** 80 mph (130 km/h, 70 kn) - **Stall speed:** 39 mph (63 km/h, 34 kn) - **[Never exceed speed](/source/V_speeds#VNE):** 100 mph (162 km/h, 87 kn) - **Rate of climb:** 600 ft/min (3.1 m/s) - **Wing loading:** 5.2 lb/sq ft (26.9 kg/m2) - **[Power/mass](/source/Power-to-weight_ratio):** 13.3 lb/hp (0.125 kW/kg) ## See also **Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era** - [Fisher Celebrity](/source/Fisher_Celebrity) - [Fisher FP-404](/source/Fisher_FP-404) - [Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth](/source/Fisher_R-80_Tiger_Moth) - [Murphy Renegade](/source/Murphy_Renegade) - [Sorrell Hiperlight](/source/Sorrell_Hiperlight) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2011_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2011_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2011_1-2) Vandermeullen, Richard: *2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide*, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 53. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2004_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2004_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec2004_2-2) Downey, Julia: *Kit Aircraft Directory 2005*, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 58. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_3-4) Purdy, Don: *AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook*, page 161. BAI Communications. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9636409-4-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9636409-4-1) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec1998_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KitplanesDec1998_4-1) Kitplanes Staff: *1999 Kit Aircraft Directory*, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 48. Primedia Publications. IPM 0462012 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FisherClassic_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FisherClassic_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-FisherClassic_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-FisherClassic_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-FisherClassic_5-4) Fisher Flying Products (n.d.). ["Classic"](http://www.fisherflying.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=22). Retrieved 25 October 2009. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cliche_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cliche_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cliche_6-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Cliche_6-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Cliche_6-4) Cliche, Andre: *Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide* 8th Edition, page B-79. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9680628-1-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9680628-1-4) ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Fisher Classic](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fisher_Classic). - [Official website](http://www.fisherflying.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=22) - [Photo of a Classic](http://www.airport-data.com/images/aircrafts/small/064/064514.jpg) v t e Fisher Flying Products aircraft Avenger Barnstormer Boomerang Celebrity Classic Culex Dakota Hawk Flyer FP-101 FP-202 Koala FP-303 FP-404 FP-505 Skeeter FP-606 Sky Baby Horizon 1 Horizon 2 Mariah R-80 Tiger Moth Super Koala Youngster v t e Uncertified aircraft developed in Canada ASAP Beaver RX 550 Plus Beaver SS Chinook Plus 2 Summit 2 Summit SS Ameri-Cana Eureka Birdman Chinook Blue Yonder Merlin EZ Flyer EZ Fun Flyer EZ Harvard EZ King Cobra Twin Engine EZ Flyer Bushcaddy/CADI/CLASS L-160 R-80 R-120 Fisher Avenger Celebrity Classic Dakota Hawk FP-202 Koala FP-303 FP-404 FP-505 Skeeter FP-606 Sky Baby Horizon 1 Horizon 2 R-80 Tiger Moth Super Koala Youngster Froebe Brothers Froebe helicopter Murphy Aircraft Moose Rebel Yukon Norman J6 Karatoo Nordic I Nordic II Nordic III Nordic IV Nordic V Nordic VI Nordic VII Nordic 8 Mini Explorer Normand Dube Aerocruiser Aerocruiser Plus Aerocruiser 450 Turbo Spectrum Aircraft/ Freedom Lite/Legend Lite Beaver SS-11 Skywatch UltraFlight Lazair Ultravia Pelican Zenair CH 601 CH 701 CH 801 CH 2000 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Fisher Classic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Classic) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Classic?action=history)). 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