RLU-1 Breezy
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The RLU-1 Breezy is a homebuilt aircraft known for its "no cockpit" high wing pusher configuration. It is designed to seat the pilot and passenger with a maximum unobstructed view.Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982–83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983. {{ISBN|0-7106-0748-2}}{{cite web|title=Breezy from Aircraft Spruce|url=http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/breezy.php|accessdate=4 August 2011}}
Design and development
Designed and built by Charles Roloff, Robert Liposky and Carl Unger, the original Breezy used a modified set of Piper PA-12 wings. Wings from the Piper PA-14, Piper PA-18, Piper J-3, Piper J-4, Piper J-5, or Cessna 172{{cite journal|journal=Air Trails|date=Winter 1971|page=16}} can also be used on the design. It first flew on August 7, 1964.{{Cite web |last=Eyre |first=David C. |date=May 8, 2019 |title=Roloff Breezy Model RLU-1 |url=https://aeropedia.com.au/content/roloff-breezy-model-rlu-1/ |access-date=August 13, 2022 |website=Aeropedia}}
Operational history
Designer and pilot Carl Unger flew thousands of passengers for free in his Breezy prototype. The aircraft is now part of the EAA AirVenture Museum collection.{{cite book|title=Just about – But Not Quite|author=Dick Cavenaugh}}
At the 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh there was a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the design, including a fly-in of Breezys.{{cite news|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Breezy-Pilots-To-Converge-At-Oshkosh221939-1.html|title = Breezy Pilots To Converge At Oshkosh|accessdate = 3 May 2014|last = Grady|first = Mary|date = 30 April 2014| work = AVweb}}
Variants
;Dawes Breezy
:Variant with amphibious floats{{cite news|newspaper=Airventure Today|date=27 July 2014|page=12}}
Specifications (Breezy)
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See also
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References
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- Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982–83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983. {{ISBN|0-7106-0748-2}}
External links
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- [http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/breezy.php Kit manufacturer catalogue]
- [http://www.airspacemag.com/flight-today/breezy.html Air and Space Magazine article]
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Category:1960s United States sport aircraft
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