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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. |
