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LiteSport Ultra
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) | 62 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 55 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 850 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 22 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 75 |
Range (statute mi) | 90 | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 447 |
Design Horsepower | 40 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 8.5 | H.P. High Range | 60 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 295 | Useful Load (lb) | 205 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 500 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 121 | Length (ft) | 17.1 |
Wingspan (ft) | 26.5 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
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) | 200 | Number Built & Flown | 357 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $3,595 | Plans Cost ($US) | $185 |
Build Cost Range | $9,000 - $15,000 |
COMMENTS:
Still supporting current kit owners. |