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Kawasaki 440
The Kawasaki 440, also called the T/A 440, is a Japanese twin-cylinder, in-line, two-stroke engine that was designed for snowmobiles and produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries until the early 1980s.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page G-5 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. The engine was widely adapted for other purposes, including ultralight aircraft and Formula 500 automobile racing. Kawasaki did not condone or support the use of the engine in aircraft and it was largely supplanted in this role by the similar purpose-designed Rotax 377 aircraft engine. Design and development The engine has two cylinders in an in-line configuration. The single ignition system uses a coil and points. Fuel is metered by a Mikuni 34 mm slide-type carburetor. Starting is by a recoil starter system with electric start as an option. In its aircraft applications the 440 uses an aftermarket reduction drive system to reduce the maximum 5000 rpm to a speed more ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WikiProject Aircraft
A WikiProject, or Wikiproject, is a Wikimedia movement affinity group for contributors with shared goals. WikiProjects are prevalent within the largest wiki, Wikipedia, and exist to varying degrees within sister projects such as Wiktionary, Wikiquote, Wikidata, and Wikisource. They also exist in different languages, and translation of articles is a form of their collaboration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News noted the role of Wikipedia's WikiProject Medicine in maintaining the accuracy of articles related to the disease. Another WikiProject that has drawn attention is WikiProject Women Scientists, which was profiled by '' Smithsonian'' for its efforts to improve coverage of women scientists which the profile noted had "helped increase the number of female scientists on Wikipedia from around 1,600 to over 5,000". On Wikipedia Some Wikipedia WikiProjects are substantial enough to engage in cooperative activities with outside organizations relevant to the field at issue. For e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fisher Boomerang
The Fisher Boomerang is a single-seat conventional landing gear, high-winged monoplane ultralight aircraft designed by Michael Fisher and introduced in mid-1982.Taylor, John WR: ''Janes All the Worlds Aircraft 1983-84'', Janes Publishing Company, 1983, p.660.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page E-7. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Development The Boomerang was intended to meet the requirements of the US FAR 103 ''Ultralight Vehicles'' category, including that category's maximum empty weight. The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . The aircraft is a single-seat ultralight with a high wing and a conventional three-axis type with ailerons, elevators and rudder. The airframe structure is of 6061T6 and 2024T3 aluminum tube, covered with Stits Polyfibre aircraft fabric. The landing gear is of a fixed taildragger configuration without suspension on the main wheels. Wings were available in several spans, from , the longer span being u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Jetwing
The Ultimate Jetwing is an American ultralight trike that was designed and produced by Ultimate Flight Designs of Mounds, Oklahoma. The aircraft was supplied fully assembled.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page C-12. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Design and development The Jetwing was one of the first trikes to be made commercially available, being introduced in 1981. The initial versions used a single surface Rogallo wing. The type went out of production in the mid-1980s, but was reintroduced by the original manufacturer in the late 1990s, using a much newer wing design, a double-surface Demon wing. The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of . The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . It features a minimalist design, cable-braced hang glider-style high wing, weight-shift controls, a single-seat, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theiss Speedster
The Theiss Speedster is an American Homebuilt ultralight biplane that was designed and produced by Theiss Aviation of Salem, Ohio. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a quick-build kit for amateur construction.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition'', page 273. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. The Speedster is intended to resemble a 1920s era sport aircraft. Design and development The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of . The Speedster features a strut-braced biplane layout with interplane struts, a single-seat open cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration. The top wing is mounted on top of the fuselage instead of the more usual arrangement with cabane struts suspending it above the fuselage. The aircraft is made from a combination of aluminium, wood, steel and foam. Its sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seahawk Condor
The Seahawk Condor is an American ultralight aircraft that was designed by Buddy Head, Bob Carswell and Dave French and produced by Seahawk Industries and later by Condor Aircraft. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page E-12. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Design and development The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of . The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . It features a cable-braced high-wing, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft closely resembles the contemporary Quicksliver MX. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with the wings and tail surfaces covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its span wing is cable-braced from a single tube kingpost. The landing gear does not incorporate suspension. The standard p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RagWing RW9 Motor Bipe
The RagWing RW9 Motor Bipe is a family of single seat, open-frame fuselage, open-cockpit, single engine ultralight aircraft designed by Roger Mann and sold as plans by RagWing Aircraft Designs for amateur construction.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 233. BAI Communications. Downey, Julia: ''1999 Plans Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 16, Number 1, January 1999, page 66. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851 Design and development The RW9 was designed as an FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles compliant biplane that would have an empty weight within that category's empty weight limit. The RW9 achieves its light weight in part due to its completely open-frame tube fuselage. The RW9's wings are constructed entirely from wood and covered with aircraft fabric. The fuselage is a fastened aluminum tube truss construction. The landing gear is of conventional configuration. The aircraft's installed power range is and the standard engine is the Kawasak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RagWing RW7 Duster
The RagWing RW7 Duster is a single seat, low wing, strut-braced, single engine ultralight aircraft designed by Roger Mann and sold as plans by RagWing Aircraft Designs for amateur construction.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page B-51. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Design and development The RW7 was designed as a homebuilt aircraft category design as it is too heavy to be a US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles compliant aircraft with that category's empty weight limit. The RW7 was designed as a homebuilt version of a classic crop duster and in fact can be fitted with a small aerial application system. The aircraft was developed from the earlier RagWing RW4 Midwing Sport, which in turn was developed from the RagWing RW1 Ultra-Piet. All aircraft share common construction materials and methods. The airframe is constructed entirely from wood and covered with aircraft fabric. The landing gear is of conventional configuration. The aircraft's instal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RagWing RW2 Special I
The RagWing RW2 Special I is a family of biplane, single engine homebuilt aircraft designed by Roger Mann and sold as plans by RagWing Aircraft Designs for amateur construction.Downey, Julia: ''2001 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 69. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851Downey, Julia: ''2008 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 24, Number 12, December 2007, page 53. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 233. BAI Communications. Design and development The RW2 was designed as a single seat lightweight Pitts Special S-1 replica for the US experimental homebuilt aircraft category. The RW26 was added later and is a replica of the Pitts S-2 two-seater. As with many RagWing designs the RW2 and 26 feature airframes constructed entirely from wood and covered with aircraft fabric. The airframe uses a Pratt truss. The RW2 has an optional 4130 steel tube fuselage. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RagWing RW1 Ultra-Piet
The RagWing RW1 Ultra-Piet is a family of single seat, parasol wing, single engine ultralight aircraft designed by Roger Mann and sold as plans by RagWing Aircraft Designs for amateur construction.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page B-49. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 155. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485XPurdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 234. BAI Communications. Downey, Julia: ''1999 Plans Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 16, Number 1, January 1999, page 65. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 117. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X Design and development The RW1 was designed as an FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles compliant aircraft that would have an empty weight within that category's empty weigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peris JN-1
The Peris JN-1 is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Jim Peris of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When it was available the aircraft was supplied in the form of plans for amateur construction.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition'', page 220. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. The plans for the JN-1 were originally marketed by the designer and then after his death, by his wife, Nancy Peris. Following her death the plans became no longer available. Design and development The JN-1 was designed to be a very economical aircraft to build and fly. The prototype was constructed for US$2500 in the mid-1980s. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a single-seat, enclosed cockpit accessed via a door, fixed conventional landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from a combination of wood, foam and fiberglass. The main structure is built from sheet foam and covered in fiberglass, as are th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathews PUP
The Mathews PUP (''Perfect Ultralight Plane''), also called the P.U.P., is an American ultralight aircraft that was designed by Lyle Mathews in 1983 and made available in the form of plans for amateur construction.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page E-23. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Design and development The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of . The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . It features a biplane wing arrangement, a single-seat, open cockpit, conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing and covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its span, unstaggered wings employ both interplane struts and cable bracing. The lower wing has less span than the upper wing. The fuselage consists of a single aluminum rectangular 2x3 inch (5 X 8 cm) tube. The standard recommended eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manta Foxbat
The Manta Foxbat is an American ultralight aircraft that was designed by Bill Armour and produced by Manta Products Inc of Oakland, California. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page E-22. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Design and development The Foxbat was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of . The aircraft has a standard empty weight of . It features a cable-braced high-wing, a single-seat, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its span wing is supported by cables strung from an inverted V style kingpost. The wing is derived from the Manta Fledge hang glider wing. The control system is unconventional and uses a hang glider style control bar for weight shif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |