The Horizon 1 was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the
United States in 1990, with the Horizon 2 following the next year. Both were intended to comply with the US Experimental - Amateur-built category, although both types qualify as ultralight aircraft in some countries, such as
Canada. They also qualify as US Experimental
Light Sport Aircraft.[3][5][6]
The construction of the Horizon is of wood, with the wings, tail and fuselage covered with doped
aircraft fabric. The aircraft features "V"
struts,
jury struts and a modified GA (W)-2 airfoil. The Horizon's main landing gear uses
bungee suspension. The company claims an amateur builder can complete either aircraft from the kit in 600 hours.[2][3][5][6]
Two-seat tandem high-wing
STOL aircraft with no rear window, flaps and swept tail. Standard empty weight is 520 lb (236 kg) when equipped with a 65 hp (48 kW)
Limbach Flugmotoren engine and it has a gross weight of 1,050 lb (476 kg). Fifty-five examples flying by 2011.[1][2][5]
Horizon 2
Two-seat tandem high-wing
STOL aircraft with a rear window, slotted flaps and ailerons and rounded tail. Standard empty weight is 570 lb (259 kg) when equipped with an 85 hp (63 kW)
Limbach Flugmotoren engine and it has a gross weight of 1,050 lb (476 kg). Forty examples flying by 2011.[1][2][6]
Specifications
Data from Company website, AeroCrafter & Kitplanes[2][3][4][5]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Capacity: one passenger and 530 lb (240 kg) useful load