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LiteSport II
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) | 80 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 75 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 800 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 32 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 250 |
Range (statute mi) | 160 | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 |
Design Horsepower | 48 | H.P. Low Range | 48 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 8.5 | H.P. High Range | 80 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 375 | Useful Load (lb) | 525 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 900 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 142 | Length (ft) | 15.2 |
Wingspan (ft) | 26 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 22 |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 350 | Number Built & Flown | 352 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $3,895 | Plans Cost ($US) | $185 |
Build Cost Range | $10,000 - $15,000 |
COMMENTS:
Still supporting current kit owners. |