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Ridge Runner Model III
Rocky Mountain Wings, LLC
P.O. Box 1188
Nampa, ID 83653
United States
Phone: 208-466-6699
http://www.realflying.com
rmwwings@aol.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 100 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 80 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1600 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 60 |
Range (statute mi) | 275 | Landing Distance (ft) | 75 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 | ||
Design Horsepower | 52 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 360 | Useful Load (lb) | 540 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 900 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 99.4 | Length (ft) | 17 |
Wingspan (ft) | 26.1 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
Cockpit Width (in) | 29 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Fabric, Wood |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 375 | Number Built & Flown | 59 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $14,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $18,000 - $28,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA Legal |