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Data from Ultralight News, Pilot Mix. General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one (ultralight configuration) Length: 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) Wingspan: 27 ft 5 in (8.36 m) Height: 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) varies by main landing gear wheel diameter Wing area: 123 sq ft (11.4 m 2) Empty weight: 254 lb (115 kg) Gross weight: 540 lb (245 kg) Fuel capacity: 5 US gallons (19 litres) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax ...
This single seat model can be converted into a two-seater and has an acceptable power range of 22 to 52 hp (16 to 39 kW). When it was in production it was available as a quick-build kit, fully assembled or as plans. The plans were extensive and included a 200 page construction manual, templates, covering instructions and a complete materials list.
The Squirrel, designed by Darcy Whyte is the easiest to build. Free plans are available for download for a Squirrel. The smallest rubber powered model aircraft was built in 1931 by a Philadelphia high school student, called the Flying Flea and was one and a quarter inches long and could remain airborne for approximately one minute. [3]
The paper plans supplied total an area of 450 sq ft (42 m 2), weigh 13 lb (5.9 kg) and include a construction manual. An alternative set of plans allows constructing a tandem two-seat version. The plans are very detailed and complete and one builder rated them as "the best I have seen on any homebuilt airplane". [1] [2] [5]
The aircraft was so popular at Oshkosh that Rutan redesigned the aircraft so that it could be sold as a set of plans. [2] A second prototype, the Model 33, N4EZ, built using a larger wing, a Continental O-200 engine, and many other detail changes, was shown at Oshkosh in July 1976 and plans were offered for sale. Approximately 2000 aircraft ...
Data from Terpstra General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Length: 18 ft 10.25 in (5.75 m) Wingspan: 21 ft 8 in (6.60 m) Height: 6 ft 7.75 in (2.03 m) Wing area: 152 sq ft (14.12 m 2) Empty weight: 875 lb (397 kg) Gross weight: 1,520 lb (690 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360 4-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed piston aircraft engine, 180 hp (134 kW) Performance ...
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In November 1933, the magazine moved to a slick format, printed on 8½x10" glossy paper, [5] and began featuring full-sized plans for model airplanes in every issue; issue size was reduced to 74 pages. [2] In addition to adventure stories, non-fiction aviation articles and aviation news were added, as were articles related to model airplanes.