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The Nelson Hummingbird PG-185B is an American tandem two seat mid-wing motor glider that was developed by Nelson Aircraft after discontinuing the Nelson Dragonfly.

The Nelson Hummingbird PG-185B is an American, tandem two seat, mid-wing motor glider that was developed by Nelson Aircraft after discontinuing the Nelson Dragonfly.1

Made by Nelson Aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
800
Designer
Harry Perl
Ted Nelson (engineer)
Ted Nelson and Harry Perl
Span Ft
54
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
16
Introduced
1953
Glide Ratio
3300.0
Gross Weight Lb
1200
Capacity
one passenger
Airfoil
Go 549
Go 676
Number Built
7
Crew
one
Prop Blade Number
2
Sink Rate Ftmin
180
Manufacturer
Nelson Aircraft
Prop Name
wooden
Eng 1 Name
Nelson H-59
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
185
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
40
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Perl PG-130 Penetrator - another Harry Perl design
Sink Rate Note
3120.0
Category
Nelson aircraft
United States sailplanes 1950-1959

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