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    H-2 Honey-Bee

    Classic Aero Enterprises
    343 Wrexham Court, No. 107
    Hampton, VA 23669
    United States

    Phone: 757-851-2856

    http://members.cox.net/classic-aero
    classic-aero@cox.net

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Aerobatic
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 70Service Ceiling (ft) 9500
    Cruise Speed (mph) 65Rate of Climb (fpm) 700
    Stall Speed (mph) 35Takeoff Distance (ft) 150
    Range (statute mi) 250Landing Distance (ft) 175
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Hirth F-30
    Design Horsepower 85H.P. Low Range 40
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 12H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 496Useful Load (lb) 254
    Gross Weight (lb) 750
    Wing Area (ft2) 140Length (ft) 15.8
    Wingspan (ft) 19Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design BiplaneFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 22
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available NoQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1000Number Built & Flown 10
    Kit Cost ($US) $Plans Cost ($US) $250
    Build Cost Range $8,000 - $15,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. Aerobatic biplane designed by Bert Howland; first flew in 1986. Raw materials kit available. H2/H3 video, $14.95. Info pack at members.home.net/classic-aero