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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 aircraft is supplied by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty of Corona, California in the form of plans and a materials kit for amateur construction. [ 1 ] The DR-107 was designed as a low-cost one design aircraft for competition and sport basic to advanced aerobatics, including International Aerobatic Club Class One competitions.
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 ...
The Jeffair Barracuda is a high-performance sporting monoplane that was developed in the United States in the 1970s and is marketed for homebuilding. Designed and built by Geoffrey Siers, the prototype won the prize for "Most Outstanding New Design" at the EAA Fly-in in 1976. [1]
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 Howland H-2 Honey Bee is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Bert Howland and made available by Howland Aero Design in the form of plans for amateur construction, with kits provided by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. The H-2 first flew in 1986.
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]
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 ...