what is the smallest flying aircraft that a person can fly?

Answer 1

I think it's called a cri cri or a cricket

If you go on you tube to check it out there are a bunch of cool videos :-)

Answer 2

The cricket is the smallest TWIN engine airplane. not THE smallest.

The smallest is the BUMBLE BEE II....

"The World's Smallest Piloted Airplane

The BUMBLE BEE II
Designed, Built and Flown by Robert H. Starr

The Bumble Bee and Bumble Bee II were designed and built specifically to acquire the title of The World's Smallest Piloted Airplane. Mr. Robert H. Starr, of Phoenix, Arizona, has been involved with the both world's previous title holding smallest airplanes. He was the only pilot of JR in 1949. He was the co-builder and pilot for Sky Baby in 1954. He gained considerable experience and knowledge on these first projects and knew that a smaller, superior plane could be built. Mr. Starr had difficulty getting credit for his contributions on the first projects. Consequently, he decided to build a smaller machine and establish a new world record on his own. The Bumble Bee and Bumble Bee II were the result.

Why did he name them Bumble Bee? Rumor has it that natures' bumble bee does not have enough wing area to fly. At first glance, most engineers and professional pilots made the same statement about The Bumble Bee's. The bumble bee and The Bumble Bee's have never heard this rumor, so they fly anyway. Mr. Starr flew Bumble Bee II and captured the world record in 1988 at age 64. On the last flight of the Bumble Bee II the engine quit on the upwind leg of the flight. The impact totally destroyed the Bumble Bee II. Mr. Starr sustained extremely serious injuries. He has since totally recovered. The Bumble Bee is on permanent display at the Pima Air Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

Mr. Starr has logged over 15,000 air hours in everything from Piper Cubs to the F-86 Sabre Jet. He was a fighter pilot in World War II and flew P-40's & 51's with the 14th Air Force Flying Tigers in China. He has participated in most of the largest Air Shows in the United States. He has also been test pilot for many experimental aircraft.

Main specifications of the World's Smallest Piloted Airplane - Bumble Bee II:

WING SPAN: 5' 6" LENGTH: 8' 10" CRUISING SPEED: 150 mph TOP SPEED: 190 mph

STALLING SPEED: 75 kts EMPTY WEIGHT: 396 lbs ENGINE: C-85 FUEL CAPACITY: 3 gals

Mr. Starr is available for presentations. Model Plans are now available for the Bumblee II. Please send inquiries to the address below.

Bumble Bee Enterprises 2233 E. Behrend Dr., #203 Phoenix, AZ 85024 USA [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Visit the Pima Air Museum Website, the permanent home of the Bumble Bee. "

Answer 3

Well, since you didn't specify whether the person has to be inside the airplane or not here I go with my answer. I've seen remote control airplanes with wingspans six inches wide. I think there are some smaller that law enforcent and/or the military uses for spying.

Answer 4

The smallest I've seen is jut a metal frame with wheels on it, a large fan and a parachute.

The smallest jet plane is the Coors Silver Bullet plane. Its itty bitty, but I am not sure how itty bitty it is.

Answer 5

Ultra-lights although I've some X's that were tiny and powered by chainsaw engines that are just as small or smaller than some ultra-lights. Don't really think there is a size limit as long as it passes inspection.

Answer 6

in my experience as a flight simulator pilot the smallest is the Mooney airplane very small that you'll fly very slow

Answer 7

The cricket