Back Yard Flyer Prototype

 

A Back Yard Flyer UL prototype was built by Valley Engineering in 2005 as a STOL ultralight. Featuring a constant-chord wing with trailing full-length "flaperons." Demonstrated take-off in about three seconds over 70 feet. With simple disassembly for trailering it was priced around.$25,000.

 

Planned production was for a two place, open cockpit low wing monoplane, side-by-side SP version for the FAA Part 103 Sport Pliot market, includes ballistic parachute system.

 

Engine: Valley-VW

Cruise speed: 90 mph

Stall: 30 mph

Seats: 1