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Legal Eagle UL
Better Half VW
c/o John Bolding
Baytown, TX 77523
United States
Phone: 281-383-0113
http://www.betterhalfvw.com
jnbolding1@teleshare.net
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | Service Ceiling (ft) | ||
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 55 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 450 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 200 |
| Range (statute mi) | 100 | Landing Distance (ft) | 250 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | 1/2 VW | ||
| Design Horsepower | 30 | H.P. Low Range | |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 244 | Useful Load (lb) | 256 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 500 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 107 | Length (ft) | 14 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 22.8 | Height (ft) |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 19 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Metal, Wood | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 600 | Number Built & Flown | 100 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $4,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $4,000 - $5,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| Ultralight |
