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LiteSport Classic
Free Bird Innovations, Inc.
1380 Legion Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
United States
Phone: 218-844-5914
http://www.flyfbi.com
salesdept@flyfbi.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold |
| Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 85 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 80 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 800 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 32 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
| Range (statute mi) | | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 582 |
| Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 60 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 450 | Useful Load (lb) | 450 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 900 |
| Wing Area (ft2) | 121 | Length (ft) | 17 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26 | Height (ft) | 4 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 42 |
| Landing Gear | Tricycle |
| Materials | |
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 150 | Number Built & Flown | 102 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $10,275 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $15,000 - $19,000 |
COMMENTS:
| Still supporting current kit owners. |
