The Emerald Coast XL2 Sport is an American

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that was designed and produced by Emerald Coast Aircraft.Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page D-6. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. The aircraft is no longer in production.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a US

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two-seat trainer. It features a parachute-style

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, two seats in

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and a single

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engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted and welded 4130 steel tubing. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes via a 2:1 ratio block system, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates sprung steel landing gear with large

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s. When it was in production the XL2 was supplied in a number of forms. It could be purchased as a fully assembled and test flown aircraft, for

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9000 in 2003. It was also available as a just the basic carriage for US$3000 in 2003, with the buyer supplying his or her own canopy, instruments, engine and propeller. The company also built custom versions to order.

Specifications (XL2 Sport)

References

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