The story
The Ercoupe first flew in 1937, designed to be simple and to resist stalls and spins — most were built with no rudder pedals at all. You steer it like a car, and it forgives almost everything. Decades ahead of its time, or charmingly sideways to it.
Most Ercoupes have no rudder pedals — the controls are interconnected so your feet stay on the floor.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Ercoupe?
Low wing, tricycle gear, a bubble-like canopy and twin fins at the ends of the horizontal tail. Nothing else that small looks like it.
How fast is the Ercoupe?
Top speed is 96 kts.
How many passengers does the Ercoupe carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How far can the Ercoupe fly?
Range is about 261 nmi.
How big is the Ercoupe?
It is 20 ft 9 in long and 30 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Ercoupe first fly?
Its first flight was in 1937.
How many Ercoupes have been built?
5,685 built.
How rare is a Ercoupe in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Ercoupe catch is worth 25 points.
