Heuberger Sizzler Explained

The Heuberger Sizzler is low-wing, tricycle gear, homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Continental Air Lines engineer Larry Heuberger.[1]

Design and development

The prototype Sizzler was started in November 1956

The Sizzler is almost a T-tail arrangement with a small amount of vertical stabilizer protruding. It is mostly aluminium construction with flush riveting. The Sizzler uses a fiberglass cowling and wing fairings. The front spar is from an Ercoupe and the nose gear is modified from a Cessna 180 tail wheel.[2]

Variants

Heuberger Sizzler
Heuberger Sizzler II
  • Widened for two seats side-by-side, integrated leading edge wet-wing and larger stabilizer[3] [4]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Heuberger Sizzler. 5 July 2011.
    2. Sport Aviation . July 1959.
    3. Air Trails. Winter 1971. 78.
    4. Air Progress Sport Aircraft. Winter 1969. 72.

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