Richard 125 Commuter Explained

The Richard 125 Commuter is a two-passenger homebuilt aircraft design.[1]

Development

The 125 Commuter was introduced in 1969, and a second refined prototype was built in 1972. The aircraft used a stressed skin all aluminum structure at a time when most homebuilts used wood or tube and fabric construction. The plans were marketed for homebuilt construction by its designer Charles Richard. A 150 hp variant was developed afterward.[2]

Design

The 125 Commuter is a side-by-side passenger strut-braced high wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The aircraft uses all metal construction. A single control column between the seats acts as a control for either pilot. Fuel is stored in 50 gallon wing tanks.[3]

Variants

Notes and References

  1. Air Trails. Winter 1971. 76.
  2. Sport Aviation. April 1972. 32.
  3. Sport Aviation. June 1969. The Richard 125 Commuter.