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Sparrow Ultralight
Skyline Technologies
11718 Salem Warren Road
Salem, OH 44460
United States
Phone: 330-332-4400
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 63 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 58 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 700 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 27 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 140 |
| Range (statute mi) | 510 | Landing Distance (ft) | 195 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Rotax 277 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 250 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 504 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 120 | Length (ft) | 22.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 30.2 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 22 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Tube | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 30 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $135 |
| Build Cost Range | $900 - $13,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| LSA legal. Plans $135, outside USA, $150; video $6. Ultralight that meets FAR 103 requirements when Rotax 277 is used. |
