Advanced Lightplane Wing
Originally published in 1987
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Neico Aviation, Inc.'s tubular fuselage frame of Prescott Pusher is heliarc welded at the factory. Wings, tail, and control surfaces are of traditional aluminum. A rear mounted 180 horsepower engine with a four bladed pusher propeller allows speeds up to 200 miles per hour; an advanced rotary engine and other powerplants being tested are expected to boost cruise speed above 200 miles per hour.
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Abstract
Neico Aviation, Inc.'s tubular fuselage frame of Prescott Pusher is heliarc welded at the factory. Wings, tail, and control surfaces are of traditional aluminum. A rear mounted 180 horsepower engine with a four bladed pusher propeller allows speeds up to 200 miles per hour; an advanced rotary engine and other powerplants being tested are expected to boost cruise speed above 200 miles per hour.