The Bede BD-1 was a two-seat, single-engine, low-wing monoplane, the first design of American aeronautical engineer Jim Bede. The BD-1 was designed in 1960 as a kit-built aircraft intended for home assembly by amateur builders. [2] .

Based on previous work with innovative light aircraft, the BD-1 (eventually developed into the American Aviation AA-1 Yankee) and the BD-2, Jim Bede designed the BD-4, the first real “kitplane” in the world.

The BD-1 was the second aircraft designed by Jim Bede Sr., even though its conception started well before the project was underway. The original goal of the BD-1 design was to produce an all metal replacement for the J3 cub. It was intended to be a …

Based on previous work with innovative light aircraft, the BD-1 (eventually developed into the American Aviation AA-1 Yankee) and the BD-2, Jim Bede designed the BD-4, the first real “kitplane” in the world.

2023年10月24日 · Jim Bede's very first design, the Bede BD-1, must be considered his most successful. This petite little two-seat trainer and personal travel machine led to an entire line of fast, efficient, and fun production aircraft.

Bede Aircraft Corporation was founded by aeronautical engineer Jim Bede in Cleveland in 1961 to produce the BD-1 kit aircraft, which eventually became the American Aviation Corporation's AA-1. The company also created and produced a number of advanced kit planes including the famous Bede BD-5 (pusher propeller driven) and BD-5J (turbojet

The BD-1 became airborne between 65 and 70 mph about 800 feet down the runway. Maximum rpm was 2,300 during the roll and absolutely no torque effect was noted. According to Bede, the torque has been engineered out in the wing fairing -- the vertical stabilizer is not offset.

James R. Bede (April 17, 1933 – July 9, 2015) was an American aircraft designer and developer, particularly noted for his development of influential, fast, efficient, light aircraft, including his BD-1 (forerunner of the Grumman-American line [1]), and the …

This is the Bede BD-1 listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images. The BD-1 was the first aircraft designed by noted American aero engineer Jim Bede, and is a two-seat, single engine low …

The Bede BD-1 was a two-seat, single-engine, low-wing monoplane, the first design of American aeronautical engineer Jim Bede. The BD-1 was designed in 1960 as a...