BowersExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · Canada
Fly Baby
- Seats
- 1 1
- Power
- 85 hp63 kW
- Cruise
- 96 kt178 km/h
- US register
- 21 aircraft21 aircraft
About the Fly Baby
The Bowers Fly Baby is a single-seat, fixed-wing homebuilt aircraft powered by a single piston engine. Designed with a low-wing monoplane layout, it suits aviation enthusiasts seeking an affordable and straightforward project that can be easily constructed and handled.
Created by an American designer and engineer, the aircraft emerged as a winning entry in a major experimental aircraft association design contest. Its philosophy emphasized simple construction, folding wings for easy trailering, and garage storage compatibility. Over five hundred examples have been completed and flown, and the design remains a classic within the amateur-built community.
Engines fitted
17 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental A&C65 series | 65 hp | 10 | |
| Continental C85 | 85 hp | 2 | |
| Continental A&C75 series | 75 hp | 2 | |
| Franklin 4AC176B | 65 hp | 1 | |
| Rolls-Royc O-200-A | 100 hp | 1 | |
| Continental A65 | 65 hp | 1 |
Fly Baby running costs
$154 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,265 | $2,870 | $3,315 |
| Oil | $52 | $65 | $84 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $9,984 | $15,402 | $22,332 |
| Per hour | $100 | $154 | $223 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental A65
- Power
- 65 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,800 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 3.0 – 3.7 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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