Raceair Skylite

Ed Fishers "Skylite" Ultralight gained a lot of attention, winning Grand Champion Ultralight at Oshkosh in 1991. Under the name of Raceair, plans and components were developed and marketed for the Skylite. Green Sky Adventures, Inc added some Raceair items to its product line shortly thereafter.

Speed max: 60 mph. Cruise: 47 mph. Range: 90 sm. Stall: 27 mph. ROC: 400 fpm. Take-off dist: 400 ft. Landing dist: 600 ft. Service ceiling: 9,000 ft. Engine: Rotax 277, 28 hp. HP range: 28-50. Fuel cap: 5 USG. Weight empty: 240 lbs. Gross: 520 lbs. Height: 6.83 ft. Length: 17.5 ft. Wing span: 29.16 ft. Wing area: 117 sq.ft. Seats: 1. Landing gear: nose wheel.