Inspired by the Piper Super Cub, the Husky improved the breed. The post This 2000 Aviat A-1B Husky Is a Short-Field-Shredding ‘AircraftForSale’ appeared first on FLYING Magazine.

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 2000 Aviat A-1B Husky.

Aviat’s A-1 Husky hit the market in 1988 after Frank Christensen of Christen Eagle fame tried unsuccessfully to buy the rights to the Piper Super Cub and other legacy taildragger designs. He decided that designing, building, and certifying a new aircraft would make more operational and financial sense. The aircraft progressed from concept to FAA certification in 18 months.

With a 180 hp Lycoming O-360, the Husky outmuscled the classic Cub. The new aircraft also improved over time, with increasing useful loads and better overall performance as the design evolved through A-1A, A-1B, and A-1C versions. The Husky has developed an enthusiastic following over its decades in production and remains popular on the used market. 

This 2000 A-1B Husky has 295 hours total time on the airframe and its Lycoming O-360-A1P engine and Hartzell propeller. The panel includes a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, GNS 430W GPS/Nav/Com, GTX 345 transponder, GA 56 GPS antenna, ACK A30 encoder, and VM1000 digital engine monitor and fuel flow indicator.

Pilots who want to pursue backcountry adventure in a traditional taildragger with strong short-field capability and modern features and avionics should consider this 2000 Aviat A-1B Husky, which is available for $209,900 on AircraftForSale.

You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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