Fisher FP202 Koala Ultralight Aircraft Fisher Flying Products

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The Fisher FP-202 Koala was designed by Mike Fisher and Wayne Ison in 1981-3 time frame. It was an early Ultralight that actually looked like an airplane - unique in the days of flying spiders made of tubing and sail cloth. All wood construction made it an easy to build and inexpensive kit.
Although designed for (US) part 103 Ultralight rules, very few current aircraft make weight as it is common for twin cylinder engines to be used. The Koala is the most popular design of the 14 models Fisher Flying Products offers. With quoted 3000 + aircraft building or flying. It is modeled after the J-3 Cub and offers nostalgic good looks.
The Koala has 120 square ft. of wing area, a 254-300 lbs empty, a 500 lbs. + gross, designed for enignes under 60 horsepower. It has a very narrow fuselage and many builders will add a few inches to allow a more comfortable fit.
With the Fisher FP-202 Koala, the standard for personal aircraft has been redefined, but not redesigned. A strikingly faithful reproduction of one of the most popular aircraft ever built, the Koala can make the dream of owning a classic flying machine a reality.
Proven geodetic wood construction gives the FP 202 its strength; proven Fisher ingenuity gives the plane its appeal. A totally enclosed cockpit provides plenty of room for the pilot, while economy of instrumentation and controls allow plenty of room for fun flying.
More classic-style aircraft hardware abounds: An aluminum strut braced main spar carrythrough, a ground adjustable horizontal stabilizer, 14-inch pneumatic tires with rubber shock cord, and removable cockpit panels for summer flight.
The FP-202 Koala is a single seat plane designed by Wayne Ison in 1981 and produced since by Fisher Flying Products. The Fisher FP202 "Koala" has been in production as a kit since about 1983.
The craft uses all wood geodetic construction covered in standard aircraft covering materials.
Standard features include an enclosed cockpit with removable side panels, large pneumatic tires, a steerable tail wheel, 5 gallon fuel tank, fiberglass cowl and full scale plans.
Using the standard kit it takes about 500 hours to build a plane; using the Quick-Build kit it takes about 200 hours to build the plane.
Options include various engines, quick built kit options, brakes, electric start, and wheel pants. Also available are construction videos and a newsletter.
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[@alfredfabulous3640]

Sweet little plane, that is...

[@bipolatelly9806]

nice guy.
nice aeroplane too.

[@outlawflyer7868]

So they no longer make the 503, can I put a Hirth F23 motor in it instead?

[@roofman2002]

i saw one of these at a pawn shop. no engine or anything on the inside. looks abused. was wondering if it would be worth looking into price wise or would starting from scratch be better. if anyone has any tips that would be great.

[@ultralightnews]

The Fisher 202 is a good solid design, building times about 300 hours.
Kit prices about $10,000 - plus engine and build time.
Used they sell for between $5,000 and $7,000. A plane as you describe would have to have the fabric completely removed, and the air frame checked out for cracks damage etc.
It is probably worth between $200 and $500.
The Ultralight Flyer

[@roofman2002]

@@ultralightnews Thank you very much for the quick response. i am on my way over to check it out. I was a blackhawk mechanic back in the 80's and know nothing about fixed wing but am looking forward to getting back into aviation any way i can.

[@stevedawson3863]

I have a Fisher 404 with 65 hp need a little TLC. All RIP stitch need to get out of my shop. Very little money takes it home. It need a good home.

[@jasonsytsma9367]

How can i reach you

[@franksgattolin8904]

How much to build a 202?

[@thebentley71]

Is this a light sport or an ultralight?

[@ultralightnews]

It is an experimental aircraft in the U.S. if built and weights more than 254 lbs. BUT it is an ultralight if built to weigh 254 lbs or less, which can be done.
In Canada it is an ultralight aircraft.
The Ultralight Flyer

[@kennethjohnson6223]

Build me Varieze my friend