Fisher Boomerang Explained

The Fisher Boomerang is a single-seat conventional landing gear, high-winged monoplane ultralight aircraft designed by Michael Fisher and introduced in mid-1982.[1] [2]

Development

The Boomerang was intended to meet the requirements of the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category, including that category's maximum 2540NaN0 empty weight. The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 1900NaN0.

The aircraft is a single-seat ultralight with a high wing and a conventional three-axis type with ailerons, elevators and rudder. The airframe structure is of 6061T6 and 2024T3 aluminum tube, covered with Stits Polyfibre aircraft fabric. The landing gear is of a fixed taildragger configuration without suspension on the 200NaN0 main wheels. Wings were available in several spans, from 28to, the longer span being used for the two seat variant.

The Boomerang is fitted with a 300NaN0 Kawasaki 340 engine as standard equipment or optionally a 400NaN0 Kawasaki 440A engine, both with a reduction drive system. The aircraft has an empty weight of 1900NaN0 and a gross weight of 4700NaN0, giving a useful load of 2800NaN0.

The aircraft was discontinued due to poor sales.

Notes and References

  1. Taylor, John WR: Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1983-84, Janes Publishing Company, 1983, p.660.
  2. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page E-7. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.