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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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 100Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 80Rate of Climb (fpm) 1600
    Stall Speed (mph) 28Takeoff Distance (ft) 60
    Range (statute mi) 275Landing Distance (ft) 75
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range 40
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 360Useful Load (lb) 540
    Gross Weight (lb) 900
    Wing Area (ft2) 99.4Length (ft) 17
    Wingspan (ft) 26.1Height (ft) 5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 2Tandem Yes
    Cockpit Width (in) 29
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric, Wood
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 375Number Built & Flown 59
    Kit Cost ($US) $14,900Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $18,000 - $28,000
    COMMENTS:
    LSA Legal