American Eagle A-429 / Flyabout

American Eagle A-429 NX99E

The 1929 American Eagle A-429, or Flyabout, two-place biplane was a close copy of Longren Sport with steel-tube fuselage. Folding wings with bridge-truss struts; side-by-side single cockpit. Preiced at $1,895-2,495.

An optional 40hp Anzani gave somewhat less performance.

Two were built; N363 and NX99E.

Engine: 60hp LeBlond 5D
Wingspan: 27’11”
Length: 19’6″
Useful load: 400 lb
Max speed: 100 mph
Cruise: 85 mph
Stall: 25 mph
Range: 340 mi
Seats: 2