The Murphy Rebel - Combining the looks of popular classics from the 1940’s with modern technology for performance.
Murphy Rebel
You can do it! Building a Murphy Aircraft Rebel is probably a whole lot easier, quicker, and more economical than you think. You do not need any special skills, nor any materials beyond what you can order for a kit.
We’ve even covered all the logical options so you can get it all at once... from one source. If you have access to the space of a one car garage, and some common hand tools, you can start building. If you’re willing to give it your spare time attention on a steady basis, you’ll be at the flightline in less than a year.
Once there, you’ll find a wonderful experience awaits you. Taking off in something you’ve built yourself is a thrill. When that "something" happens to be a Rebel, the thrill becomes an absolute joy.
Ground handling of the Murphy Rebel is superb due to excellent forward visibility, differential hydraulic braking, a kick-out steer-able tail wheel, and the wide-stance gear. Pour the coals to it and most people are startled to see how quickly the tail comes up (about two plane lengths) and how soon the aircraft levitates off the runway. It takes all of 175’ with two people on board. Rate of climb, starting at sea level is around 1,000 fpm with the O-235 engine. There are three powerplant options, ranging from 80 to 160 horsepower. That puts cruise, at 75 percent power, in the 90 - 120 mph spectrum. Full span flaperons are responsive in slow flight, right down to stall. With a couple of notches of flap, you can cruise around for hours at 50 mph, taking in the sights below. Fly the final approach at 55 mph and expect to flare around 40. Flying a tail dragger has never been easier. Most pilots can transition from tricycle to conventional gear with a few hours of dual... something you can do in your own Rebel... before the first 40 hours are flown off.
When you’re done with the fun, two people can remove the wings in about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The stabilizer and elevator fold up to accommodate the wings for trailering. In that configuration, the Rebel can be towed on its own gear for home storage or maintenance, or it can be mounted on a simple trailer for longer hauls.
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