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The
new 2005 model Husky A-1B has a completely new designed aileron
with enhanced performance, as well as a larger percent span
flap and flap control system. Roll
rate increases 50%
Look ma... No Spades - Our
new aileron has no spade. The new aileron is mass and aerodynamically
balanced. The new aileron has a deeper chord and shorter
span.
Stick force pressures reduced 50%
Break out stick force cut in half, from eight pounds to
about four pounds
If you were flying the airplane
at 1.2 Vso in a 30-degree bank to the left and rolled it
to a 30-degree bank on the right, without using the rudder,
you would experience the following:
1. Two-thirds less adverse
yaw – The ball will be out of the center only one half a
ball. This is one-third the adverse yaw compared to being
one and one half out of center with the old style aileron.
2. Stick force pressures reduced 35 percent. One - third
less stick force pressure is required to input on the control
stick in order to bank the airplane at low airspeeds.
3. Less rudder input required maintaining coordinated flight.
4. Reduced pilot workload.
The new larger flap is the same semi-fowler slotted flap
that we have always used, but the extended flap area is
increased along the span of the wing. A beefier flap hinge
and flap control system was added for durability and reliability.
These improvements result in:
1. A forward pointing steepened
descent. The new 2005 Husky descent at gross weight with
full flaps is 880 feet per minute, compared with the prior
Husky A1-B at 550 feet per minute.
2. You will see shorter landing and takeoff distance as
well as steeper climbs all attributed to this flap.
These changes results in a significantly reduced pilot work
load while maneuvering at low airspeeds. The pilot's legs
hardly have to work the rudder controls to maintain coordination.
This gives the new model Husky much more capability, versatility
and a very nimble and responsive feel. Once you fly Aviat's
new 2005 Husky you will experience the smoothest flying
Husky you've ever flown to date.
Old Flap Handle
New Flap Handle
Aviat Aircraft has developed a new flap handle that can
be retrofitted to existing Huskys for easier flap operation.
Afton, WY - Aviat Aircraft has developed a new flap handle
that will be standard on all future Huskys and which can
be retrofitted to existing aircraft. Designed to provide
three settings, 10, 20 and 30, the new handle activates
the flaps with considerably shorter travel. The leverage
point for deployment is always in front of the pilot. The
older flap handle required pulling the lever behind the
pilot's shoulder.
The new handle offers better
leverage, takes less effort and is less cumbersome to operate.
It takes about one hour to change out the old flap handle
and install a new one. Cost for the complete retrofit kit
is $532.
Aviat Aircraft manufactures
the Husky, Pup, Pitts Special and kits for the Eagle. For
more information on these products, call 307.885.3151.
2005 Husky MD 200 HP
Aviat has been developing and testing our most powerful
Husky yet to date. The Husky MD has been flying since August
2004. The new 2005 production airplanes are fitted with
the newest aireron and extending flap wing.
High Density Altitude - Made Real Easy
I can reliably say that at 10,000 feet this airplane will
climb at least 300 feet per minute more that our 180 HP
Husky A-1B. It cruises in the the yellow arc. The fuel burn
is at least one gallon per hour less that the carbureted
180 HP. The takeoff and climb is spectacular.
Husky® is a federally
registered trademark of Aviat Aircraft, Inc.®
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