FP-404 EXP

FP-404 EXP

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The FP-404 EXP is a bi-plane designed to transform a love of flying into a passion for flight. It offers an invigorating cruise speed of 70 mph and exceptional stability for hands-off flight capability.

Construction
The FP-404 is available as a complete kit or in partial kits. The complete kit includes all necessary materials except instruments, paint, varnish, and pilot restraint systems. Builders use epoxy to assemble wooden pieces over full-size plans. The woodwork is sealed with polyurethane varnish, covered with heat-shrinkable aircraft fabric, and painted for durability. The average construction time is 500 hours using standard household tools.

Airborne Adventure
This aircraft is reminiscent of classic flying experiences with minimal instruments and controls. It features short wings, full-span ailerons, and a semi-symmetrical airfoil for responsive handling. The geodetic wood construction and additional bracing provide exceptional structural strength. The FP-404 is powered by a 50 horsepower Rotax engine, offering an exhilarating climb rate of 800 feet per minute.

Specifications
  • Wingspan: 18’
  • Wing Area: 120 sq ft
  • Wing Gap: 2’8”
  • Aileron Area: 14 sq ft
  • Length: 14’6”
  • Height: 5’5”
  • Tail Span: 6’6”
  • Engine Options: Rotax 503 (50hp) / Rotax 582 (65 hp)
  • Gross Weight: 540 lbs
  • Empty Weight: 275 lbs
  • Max Pilot Weight: 200 lbs
  • Construction Time: 500 hrs
  • Field Assembly Time: 15 min

Flight Performance
  • Velocity-Never Exceed: 90 mph
  • Top Level Speed: 80 mph
  • Cruise Speed: 72 mph
  • Stall Speed: 30 mph
  • Climb Rate: 800 fpm
  • Take-off Run: 125’
  • Landing Roll: 200’
  • Glide Ratio (L/D): 8-to-1
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The FP-404 EXP It will turn a love of flying into a passion for flight. Once in the bi-plane cockpit, you can't wait to get into the air. Cruise speed is an invigorating 70 mph, with exceptional stability for hands-off flight capability. Construction of the FP-404 These bi-planes are available either as a complete kit— which contains everything you need except instruments, paint, varnish and pilot restraint system—or in “pay as you build” partial kits. Aircraft-quality materials are supplied throughout; you simply epoxy the wooden pieces together over the full-size plans. After the woodwork is completed, it is sealed with polyurethane varnish, covered with heat-shrinkable aircraft fabric, sealed and painted to provide a long-lasting durable airframe. The average builder can assemble a FP-404 in 500 hours using normal household tools. Airborne Adventure The FP-404 represents a reborn era in airborne adventure. This bi-plane aircraft is a throw-back to seat-of-thepants flying, complete with minimal instruments and bare-necessity controls. The sports car of light-planes, the FP404 is a flying experience that will leave you flying. Featuring short wings, full-span ailerons and a semi-symmetrical airfoil, the aircraft answers commands instantaneously. Geodetic wood construction and additional bracing contribute to exceptional structural strength, enough to withstand higher Gs than most lightplanes. For experimental models, a 50 horsepower Rotax engine pours out more than enough power for exhilarating, 800 feet-per-minute climbs and turns that will push you back in your seat. The plane is as responsive as you are aggressive. Specifications Wingspan 18’ Wing Area 120 sq ft Wing Gap 2’8” Aileron Area 14 sq ft Length 14’6” Height 5’5” Tail Span 6’6” Engine Rotax 503: 50hp /Rotax 582: 65 hp Gross Weight 540 lbs Empty Weight 275 lbs Max Pilot Weight 200 lbs Construction Time 500 hrs Field Assembly Time 15 min Flight Performance Velocity-Never Exceed 90 mph Top Level Speed 80 mph Cruise Speed 72 mph Stall Speed 30 mph Climb Rate 800 fpm Take-off Run 125’ Landing Roll 200’ L/D (glide ratio) 8-to-1 Fisher Flying Products 449 Hudson Drive, Unit B Dorchester, ON N0L 1G5 Canada Call us: 519-93

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