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Skylite
Raceair Designs
367 Whiteplains Place
Gilbert, SC 29054
United States
Phone: 330-518-8383
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 60 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 9000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 47 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 400 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 27 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
Range (statute mi) | 1040 | Landing Distance (ft) | 600 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 277 | ||
Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 50 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 245 | Useful Load (lb) | 275 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 520 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 117 | Length (ft) | 17.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 29.2 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 23 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1200 | Number Built & Flown | 95 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $120 |
Build Cost Range | $6,000 - $18,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. Fun, easy to fly open cockpit parasol for the homebuilder. Components available. Can be built for as little as $3800. Prefabricated parts available. First flew in 1991. |