- Design and development
- Specifications (Heuberger Doodle Bug)
- See also
- References
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The H-1 Doodle Bug is a single place homebuilt aircraft designed in the 1950s by Continental Airlines DC-6 pilot Lawrence K. Heuberger.[1] Design and developmentThe prototype was designed and built in Heuberger's garage in El Paso. Heuberger marketed plans of the aircraft for homebuilt construction.[2] The Doodlebug is a low wing, conventional geared aircraft. The wings are partially flush riveted. The fuselage is fabric covered welded steel tube, with wooden stringers. The firewall mounted fuel tank holds 12.5 gallons of fuel, with 25 gallons capacity with tip tanks.[3][4] Specifications (Heuberger Doodle Bug) {{Aircraft specs
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}}References1. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Popular Mechanics|date=September 1955}}
2. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Air Trails|date=Winter 1971|page=77}}
3. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Experimenter|title=The Doodle Bug|author=Leo J. Kohn|date=March 1955}}
4. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Air Progress Sport Aircraft|page=70|date=Winter 1969}}
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