Little is known about this machine, except that it was designed by Ingenieur Erich Thiele, who made some flight tests in with it in 1910, and that “Flugsport” erroneously attributed it to Stefano Amerigo. Early in 1911, Thiele created the “Sächsische Flugzeugwerke” which in November 1911 became the famous Deutsche Flugzeugwerke.
The Vintage Aviator has built a series of Sopwith Pup reproductions and their first example was ZK-PPY which was first registered on 9 May 2012 and is painted as N6205 of the RNAS from 1917.
The original N6205 was the mount of FSLT J. S. T. Fall in April/May 1917. He named his aircraft “Betty” after his sister. The above photo was taken at Masterton, New Zealand, on 12 Novembber 2011.
ZK-PPY was originally named “Betty” on both the port and starboard sides.
Somewhere along the line the Fall family became aware of TVAL’s Pup and contacted them to advise that J.S.T Fall had two sisters and he actually painted his other sister’s name on the starboard side of the aircraft. So TVAL changed it and it now bears the name “Phyllis” on the starboard side, as in the above photo taken at Masterton on 23 November 1917.
An Albatros D.Va replica.
Advertised for sale in 2013 for US$695,000.00
Location: New Zealand
The Vintage Aviator Ltd team led by Gene DeMarco constructed an exact replica of a Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b. Powered by a Beardmore engine sourced from Urugray, it spans 47 ft 9 in and has a MAUW of 3307 lb. The drag allows a normal cruise of 70-75 mph.
The Sportster features a see through pylon. First flown in 1997, the 1998 kit price was US$4994.
Engine: Kawasaki 340, 38 hp
HP range: 38-55
Height: 6.9 ft
Length: 14 ft
Wing span: 17.5 ft
Wing area: 82 sq.ft
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 252 lb
Gross weight: 460 lb
Top speed: 75 mph
Cruise: 62 mph
Stall: 29 mph
Range: 125 sm
Rate of climb: 700 fpm
Takeoff dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tailwheel
A staggerwing racer design with the upper wing flush with the fuselage top. First flown in 1995 and kits were available.
Engine: Kawasaki 440-A, 40 hp
HP range: 38-52
Height: 5 ft
Length: 13.7 ft
Wing span: 17.5 ft
Wing area: 77.5 sq.ft
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 252 lb
Gross weight: 460 lb
Top speed: 75 mph
Cruise: 62 mph
Stall: 29 mph
Range: 125 sm
Rate of climb: 700 fpm
Takeoff dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tailwheel
2009 Price: 68000 US$
Sport 600
Stall: 34 kt / 39 mph / 63 kmh
Cruise: 120 kt / 138 mph / 222 kmh
VNE: 135 kt / 155 mph / 249 kmh
Empty Weight: 295 kg / 650 lbs
MTOW Weight: 599 kg / 1320 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1350 ft/min / 7 m/s
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 500 ft / 152 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 500 ft / 152 m
Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
HP range: 65-100
Length: 24 ft
Wing span: 28.3 ft
Wing area: 154 sq.ft
Fuel capacity: 10 USG
Empty weight: 495 lb
Gross weight: 1000 lb
Cruise: 75 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Range: 290 sm
Rate of climb: 1000 fpm
Takeoff dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Seats: 2 tandem
Cockpit width: 22.75 in
Landing gear: tailwheel
LSA: yes
The Super Sky Cycle is a flying motorcycle. The Engine is a Rotax 912ULS 100 HP 4 stroke aircraft engine.
A 27 hp MZ34 two stroke drive engine allows the rear wheels to pull you down the road as a three-wheeled motorcycle with custom twin Exhaust & mufflers
The Super Sky Cycle is centerline thrust autogyro with a horizontal stabilizer on a long moment arm. The airframe materials kit has pre drilled locator holes that will have to be re drilled to size and some of the tubes will have to be cut to length. The kit is intended for the experimental category where you as the builder fabricate at least 51% of the kit for recreation and education. The cheek plates and various other parts are cut to shape and have undersized locator holes.
The front landing gear, landing gear support, joystick, and rotor head washer are made from 4130 Chrome Molly steel and they are heat-treated. All the parts are either powder coated or anodized in this kit. The tail is made using Kevlar.
Components – Standard Super Sky Cycle
Inst: ASI, ALT, Engine RPM, Water Temp, 2 EGT, CHT, oil pressure, oil temperature, & Hobbs.
The seat tank holds 7.5 gallons of fuel.
The Metro Launch System.
MLS Rotor Brake.
The G-Force Magnum Landing Gear.
The Airfoil Step.
The Folding Rotor System.
The Super Slider Rotor Head (helps eliminate stick shake).
Rotor Tachometer.
Headlight.
Chopper Style Handlebars.
Front & Rear Disk Brakes.
The Super Sky Cycle Kevlar Tail with Cadillac Style Bullet Tail Light & License Plate Holder.
Mirrors.
DOT Rated Tires.
Options:
GFMLG Extension Selector
Pointed nose pod/windscreen
Motorcycle Type Windshield
Front Wheel Pant
Rear Wheel Pants(2)with Fins & Cadillac Style tail lights
10 Gallon Reserve Fuel Tanks(two 5 Gallon)Aerodynamic
Smoke System
Airfoil strut fairings kit
Gyro Recovery System (parachute)
Turn Signals
Optional Engine – Rotax turbocharged 115 hp
Highway Speed: 55 mph
Top Flight Speed: >85 mph (Turbocharged SSC 100 mph)
Recommended pilot weight: Up to 270 lbs
Warp Drive 3 blade 68” propeller.
Height (68” propeller): 8’6” or 7’ 10”
Length: 14’ 8”
Width: 72″
Weight: 700 lbs. (standard kit)
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