Tessier Biplane Explained

The Tessier Biplane is a single place homebuilt biplane.[1]

Development

The Tessier biplane is a single place tube and fabric construction aircraft with conventional landing gear. The wing spar is wood and ribs are plywood. The original engine was a Volkswagen air-cooled engine which was replaced with a Lawrance L-5 radial engine.

Aircraft on display

The original Tessier Biplane belongs to the EAA AirVenture Museum, but is neither airworthy nor on display.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Flight International. 31 December 1977.
  2. Web site: Master Aircraft List . . Airventuremuseum.org . 2013-08-25.