BUSHBY “MIDGET MUSTANG”

Plane & Pilot

Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By:

Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Bushby Midget Mustang is a high-speed, single-seat sport plane inspired by the North American Mustang.
Powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine, it achieves impressive performance with top speeds up to 225 mph and a cruise speed of 215 mph.
Featuring sleek, all-metal construction, the aircraft is designed for simple fabrication, with components or full kits available from Bushby to aid builders.

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Another sport plane inspired by the famous North American Mustang is the Bushby Midget Mustang. This little single-seater attains incredible speeds propelled by a Lycoming 125-hp powerplant. Its sleek appearance is due to its all-metal construction. Fabrication is simple. Only two simple wooden jigs are required, but Bushby can supply components or full kits that eliminate virtually all metal bending.

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