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Sky-Tender
Royal Pacific Ultralights
15321 Main Street NE, B102#166
PO Box 5000, WA 98019
United States
Phone: 877-909-5577
http://www.rptrikes.com
pacificrimroof2@aol.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Weight-shift | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Trike |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | | Service Ceiling (ft) | 180000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 50 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
Stall Speed (mph) | | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 100 |
Range (statute mi) | 60 | Landing Distance (ft) | 100 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 582 |
Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 65 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 75 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 437 | Useful Load (lb) | 463 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 900 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 212 | Length (ft) | 11.7 |
Wingspan (ft) | 34 | Height (ft) | 9 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Delta | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | | Number Built & Flown | 5 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $18,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Cost includes Rotax 582. The Sky-Tender is our newest addition to the Personal Flight's line of aircraft. It is an inflatable flying boat with the performance of the trike and added benefits of recreational water sports. Video $10. |