Fred

FRED is a plans built parasol airplane (tail dragger as you can see) designed by Eric Clutton. The name FRED stands for: Flying Runabout Experimental Design, so now you have it!

FRED uses wood, steel fittings and fabric for materials. Eric Clutton still flies the original FRED almost daily (weather permitting) and it is 34 years old now and has over 2000 hours on it. The original FRED started it's life with a 1500 cc VW engine, then Eric put a 50 hp Franklin on and now flies with a 65 Continental engine.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
 useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range		 HP Range65/55-65
x
 16ft
 6ft
 22.5ft
 110sq.ft
1
 550lb
 800lb
 x
 14gal
 x

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
 service ceiling		 900ft
500fpm
 85mph
 70mph
 450ft
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed 		x
x
 29mph
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations
 Classic parasol monoplane has folding wings and is roadable for towing.