RLU-1 Breezy explained

The RLU-1 Breezy is a homebuilt aircraft known for its "no cockpit" high wing pusher configuration. It is designed to seat the pilot and passenger with a maximum unobstructed view.[1] [2]

Design and development

Designed and built by Charles Roloff, Robert Liposky and Carl Unger, the original Breezy used a modified set of Piper PA-12 wings. Wings from the Piper PA-14, Piper PA-18, Piper J-3, Piper J-4, Piper J-5, or Cessna 172[3] can also be used on the design.[1] It first flew on August 7, 1964.[4]

Operational history

Designer and pilot Carl Unger flew thousands of passengers for free in his Breezy prototype. The aircraft is now part of the EAA AirVenture Museum collection.[5]

At the 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh there was a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the design, including a fly-in of Breezys.[6]

Variants

Dawes Breezy
  • Variant with amphibious floats[7]

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    Notes and References

    1. Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982–83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983.
    2. Web site: Breezy from Aircraft Spruce. 4 August 2011.
    3. Air Trails. Winter 1971. 16.
    4. Web site: Eyre . David C. . May 8, 2019 . Roloff Breezy Model RLU-1 . August 13, 2022 . Aeropedia.
    5. Book: Just about – But Not Quite. Dick Cavenaugh.
    6. News: Breezy Pilots To Converge At Oshkosh. 3 May 2014. Grady. Mary. 30 April 2014. AVweb.
    7. News: Airventure Today. 27 July 2014. 12.

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