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 classic.jpg (16636 bytes)The Classic shown at left is the factory demonstrator.  This plane won Reserve Grand Champion Lightplane at AirVenture 1999.
Well folks, this is the ultimate goal:  A flying, award winning Fisher Classic.  Now, I'm not even interested in the award winning part.  I just want a flying biplane!
 

 
reagan.jpg (21961 bytes)This is Rick Reagan's award winning Fisher Classic.  Rick won Reserve Grand Champion Lightplane at Oshkosh.  This photo was taken at Sun N Fun.
classic_red.jpg (29385 bytes)You may have seen this red Classic at AirVenture 1998 (where the photo was taken) or on the cover of Experimenter magazine.  This one is a little different.  It was built by Mike Makepeace, a Fisher dealer.  I'm not so sure about he canopy...
 

 
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Pictured above are Deb Nestus, a friend, and Mike Makepeace, the builder of this Classic at AirVenture 1999.  In the background to the left is Dee Morton's Classic.
 

 
Other Fisher Builders on the Internet
Stefan Wode's Fisher Classic:  Stefan is the only other Fisher Classic builder with a website (that I'm aware of).  His Classic compelted and flying with a Rotax 912 engine.  Stefan lives in Germany and his website can be viewed in either German or English.
 

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Disclaimer:  This page represents the personal views of Charles J. Becker.  In no way, shape or form should this be consider the official view of the Experimental Aircraft Association.