Superior Aircraft Co [1926]

In 1926 Superior Aircraft Co of Dearborn MI., USA, built a three-place, open cockpit biplane, registered N1636 c/n 1. It first flew on 15 August 1926.

It was sold in 1927 to Henry J Limbright (Dearborn), but the registration was cancelled on 16 October 1928 when he failed to reply to CAA inquiry for information.

Engine: 120hp Super LeRhône
Wingspan: 31’6″
Length: 23’6″
Seats: 3

Superior Satellite

A two-seat low-wing cabin monoplane, derived from the Culver Model V, and rebuild of Culver PQ-8 target drone. They featured retractable undercarriage.

First flying on 20 December 1957, they were certified under ATC 2-559 and 2-584 and, priced at $6,720 about 40 were sold.

Engine: 80hp Franklin 4AC
Wingspan: 29’0″
Length: 21’0″
Useful load: 570 lb
Speed: 130 mph
Range: 700 mi
Seats: 2

Sunrise Ultralight Manufacturing Spitfire / Air Magic Ultralights Spitfire

Spitfire

Later marketed by Air Magic Ultralights.

Spitfire
Engine: Rotax 447, 40 hp
HP range: 40-65
Speed max: 55 mph
Vne: 85 mph
Cruise: 53 mph
Range: 120 sm
Stall: 25 mph
ROC: 600 fpm
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 75 ft
Service ceiling: 12,500 ft
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Weight empty: 254 lbs
Gross: 554 lbs
Height: 7.5 ft
Length: 17.9 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 152 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel.

Spitfire II
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
Speed max: 60 mph
Cruise: 55 mph
Range: 100 sm
Stall: 39 mph
ROC: 500 fpm
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 280 ft
Service ceiling: 12,500 ft
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Weight empty: 350 lbs
Gross: 800 lbs
Height: 7.5 ft
Length: 17.9 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 152 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: nose wheel

Spitfire Super Sport
Speed max: 90 mph
Cruise: 60 mph
Range: 210 sm
Stall: 38 mph
ROC: 1000 fpm
Take-off dist: 60 ft
Landing dist: 95 ft
Service ceiling: 12,500 ft
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Weight empty: 270 lbs
Gross: 570 lbs
Height: 7.5 ft
Length: 17.9 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 152 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel

Sunrise Ultralight Manufacturing Clipper

Clipper SS

Sunrise Clipper, originating from the USA as a high wing aircraft available either in single or two seat configuration, or with a choice of taildragger or tricycle gear. Powerplants can either be the 28 or 40hp Rotax.

Engine: Rotax 447
Empty wt: 252 lbs
Max wt: 580 lb
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 150 sq.ft.
Wing loading: 3.87 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 12.08 lbs/hp
Max speed: 85 mph
Cruise mph: 60
Stall: 20 mph
Vne: 100 mph
Seats: 1

Sundog Powerchutes Two seater

A two-seater powered parachute, constructed with 6061T6 – Tubing + Plate, 304SS – Stainless Steel, and AN bolts. The risers are nylon webbing. The airframe/ cart, seat belts, and upholstery colour range is optional.

Dual Controls: Throttle + Steering

2009 Kit Price: 15,995 US$
2009 Price: $20,750.00 Canadian Dollars, assembled.

Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp
E box, electric start
Fuel Tank: 10 USG
Parachute: Apco 500
Prop: Powerfin or GSC
Empty weight: 152 kg / 336 lbs.
MTOW Weight: 222 kg / 489 lbs
Length: 101 in
Width: 76 in
Height: 84 in
Air Speed: 28 to 33 mph
Takeoff Distance: 60 – 200 ft
Landing Distance: 30 – 100 ft
Glide Ratio: 4 – 5 to 1
Rate Of Climb: 400 – 800 ft/min.
Sink Rate: 500 – 700 ft/min.