Early Bird Jenny, Dennis Wiley's plans built, experimental, WWI replica aircraft.
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Early Bird Jenny, Dennis Wiley's plans built Aircraft
Early Bird Jenny, Dennis Wiley's plans built experimental amateurbuilt WWI replica aircraft. In this issue we speak to Dan Horton about his plans built Early Bird Jenny, design by Dennis Wiley.
Dan spent nearly 5 years building the Canadian version of the Early Bird Jenny. This allowed him to move the center of gravity of the aircraft rearward so that his 6 foot frame could fit more comfortably in the plane.
The Early Bird Jenny uses a welded 4130 chromoly steel fuselage, with the wing constructed from aluminum tubing. The Jenny is covered in standard aircraft covering materials. Building times are reported to be between 1000 and 1500 hrs. when building from plans.
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Power for the Early Bird Jenny is supplied by a three cylinder Suzuki engine taken from a Chevy Sprint. Dan has modified the ignition system so that he has dual ignition, he also has three carburetors feeding the three cylinders on the engine, so that the engine produces just over 65 hp.
Dan also designed a belt reduction drive for his plane, as well as a steerable tail skid. The aircraft uses a standard stick and rudder control system, with a center mounted stick and left hand throttle.
Dan's Early Bird Jenny takes off in about 150 feet, climbs out at gross at 500 ft./m, and when flown solo at over 800 ft./m. Cruise comes in at 60 to 65 mph.
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