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Betabird
Vintage UltraLight Association
74 Brookwood Dr.
Marietta, GA 30064
United States
Phone: 678-290-0507
http://vula.org
2scott@bellsouth.net
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Pusher | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 80 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 7500 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 80 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 750 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 45 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 250 |
| Range (statute mi) | 280 | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | VW | ||
| Design Horsepower | 50 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 7.5 | H.P. High Range | 85 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 405 | Useful Load (lb) | 245 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 650 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 110 | Length (ft) | 16.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 24 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Wood | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 500 | Number Built & Flown | 5 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $65 |
| Build Cost Range | $2,000 - $5,000 | ||
