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Aviat A-1 Husky

The Husky

“The backcountry's modern classic.”

ICAO type code HUSK · Aviat

First catch: 25 points in Bogey
Aviat A-1 Husky, The Husky
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Length
22 ft 7 in
Wingspan
35 ft 6 in
Max speed
126 kts
Range
695 nmi
Ceiling
20,000 ft
Engines
1x Lycoming O-360 (180 hp)
Crew
1
Max passengers
1
Typical config
tandem 2-seat
Built
650+

The story

The Aviat Husky is a bush plane you can buy new — tundra tires, a big wing, and short-field numbers that turn sandbars into airports.

Fun fact

The Husky was the only all-new light aircraft designed and put into series production in the US in the mid-to-late 1980s.

Quick answers

How do you identify a A-1 Husky?

Tandem two-seat high-wing taildragger, often on fat tundra tires or floats. Think of a modern, more muscular Super Cub.

How fast is the A-1 Husky?

Top speed is 126 kts.

How many passengers does the A-1 Husky carry?

Up to 1. A typical layout is tandem 2-seat.

How far can the A-1 Husky fly?

Range is about 695 nmi.

How big is the A-1 Husky?

It is 22 ft 7 in long and 35 ft 6 in across the wings.

When did the A-1 Husky first fly?

Its first flight was in 1986.

How many A-1 Huskys have been built?

650+ built.

How rare is a A-1 Husky in Bogey?

COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A-1 Husky catch is worth 25 points.

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Is a A-1 Husky overhead right now?

Bogey shows every aircraft around you on a live map. When a A-1 Husky crosses it, tap the blip and it flips into a COMMON card worth 25 points.

  • A live map of every aircraft around you, at its real position.
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