BOWERS “FLY BI-BABY”€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The aircraft, known as the "Fly Baby" (or "Bi-Baby" as a biplane), has the unique feature of being convertible between monoplane and biplane configurations.
  • Switching the wings from a monoplane to a biplane setup takes only one hour.
  • Key specifications include a gross weight of 970 lbs, an empty weight of 652 lbs, and a 16-gallon fuel capacity.
  • Performance data shows a top speed of 100 mph, a cruise speed of 90 mph, and a range of 275 miles.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 970. Empty wt. 652. Fuel capacity 16. Wingspan 22′. Length 18’10”.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 100. Cruise mph 90. Stall mph 40. Climb rate 900. Takeoff run 150. Landing roll 250. Range 275.

The Fly Baby is also distinguished by the fact that it can be flown as a monoplane or biplane, the biplane being named the Bi-Baby. The switch from monoplane to biplane wings takes only one hour.

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