Precision Tech Fergy Explained

The Precision Tech Fergy F-II B is a two-seat side-by-side, conventional landing gear, strut-braced, high-wing, pusher configuration ultralight aircraft that was manufactured by Ferguson Aircraft and later Precision Tech Aircraft in kit form for amateur construction. The aircraft is out of production and no longer available.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Design and development

The Fergy was developed from the Kolb Mark III and introduced to the market in 1991. Reviewer Andre Cliche describes it as a "clone", whilst Noel Bertrand et al. claim it was "inspired by the Kolb Twinstar". The aircraft differs from the Kolb design in that it has a revised cockpit pod, with centerline-hinged doors and a square-tipped rudder. The horizontal stabilizer was also raised a few inches to give better ground clearance.

The aircraft is constructed from aluminium tubing, covered with aircraft fabric. The wings fold for storage or trailering. The standard engine supplied with the kit was the 500NaN0 Rotax 503, with the liquid-cooled 640NaN0 Rotax 582 optional, although the Fergie can accept engines that range in output from 50to.

The average construction time from the kit was reported by the manufacturer as 350 hours and 40 had been completed by 2001.

Operational history

The Fergie won the Grand Champion title at Sun 'n Fun in 1991.

Notes and References

1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-78. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
2. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, pages 22-23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
3. Downey, Julia: 2001 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 49. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
4. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 158. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.