
The Bumble Bee II was the world’s smallest piloted airplane. It was built by Robert H. Starr. Its first flight was on 8 May 1988. The Bumble Bee II crashed on the same day due to an engine failure. Robert Starr was seriously injured in the crash, but he fully recovered from his injuries.
Engine: 85hp Continental C-85
Wingspan: 6’6″
Length: 9’4″
Fuel capacity: 3-gal
Max speed: 180 mph
Cruise: 150 mph
Stall: 80 mph
Range: 30 mi
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Seats: 1