Hummel Aviation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | James Morris (Morry) Hummel |
| Headquarters | Bryan, Ohio , United States |
| Products | Ultralight aircraft plans and kits |
Hummel Aviation is a U.S.-based aircraft manufacturer located in Bryan, Ohio. Founded in 1983 by James Morris (Morry) Hummel, the firm focuses on the design and production of ultralight aircraft offered as plans and kits intended for amateur builders.
The enterprise was originally created to manufacture Hummel's first design, the Hummel Bird. The company gained prominence following coverage in a Sport Aviation article. In 1995, after experiencing a severe crash caused by a bolt failure in the aileron control system of the Mini-MAX he was piloting, Hummel conceived the Hummel UltraCruiser during his recovery, motivated by a personal insight. Development of the UltraCruiser prototype started in 1999 and reached completion by June 2000. Subsequently, in 2002, the Hummel UltraCruiser Plus was launched to accommodate larger pilots. The most recent addition, the Hummel H5, also serves this demographic.
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hummel Bird | 1982 | 150 (as of 1998) | Single-seat aircraft for home construction |
| Adams CA-2 | 1992 | 3 (as of 1998) | Single-seat homebuilt model designed by Frank Griffith; marketed by Hummel from 1999 through early 2000s |
| Hummel Ultracruiser | 2000 | 100 (as of 2011) | Single-seat ultralight aircraft |
| Hummel Ultracruiser Plus | 2002 | Single-seat ultralight tailored for larger pilots | |
| Hummel H5 | 12 (as of 2011) | Single-seat homebuilt aircraft |