Aviat Husky

It has plenty of power and impressive short-field performance, but don't underestimate the need for training.

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Larry Anglisano
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That’s a nicely kept 2015 Husky A-1C in the lead photo. Owner Kent Wien said the airplane can carry as much useful load as a Cessna 180. With a belly pod and big tires, it’ll do 130 MPH on 8.5 GPH.
Believe most of the things you’ve heard about the Aviat Husky backwoods taildragger. Yes, the Husky is just as good at sliding down GPS approaches at big-city fields as it is plopping down on a sand…
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Larry Anglisano
Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.

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