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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-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Trike
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph)Service Ceiling (ft) 180000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 50Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 100
    Range (statute mi) 60Landing Distance (ft) 100
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 582
    Design Horsepower 65H.P. Low Range 65
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 75
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 437Useful Load (lb) 463
    Gross Weight (lb) 900
    Wing Area (ft2) 212Length (ft) 11.7
    Wingspan (ft) 34Height (ft) 9
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design DeltaFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs)Number Built & Flown 5
    Kit Cost ($US) $18,000Plans Cost ($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.