The RG-8 H1 Tintar, designed by Romanian engineers Vladimir Novitchi and Gheorghe Rado, was the first Romanian helicopter.
The only example was built at the CIL factory in 1960.
IFIL-Reghin RG-8 H1
Engine: 1 x Walter Minor 4 III
Rotor diameter: 10.50m
Length: 8.99m
Height: 2.50m
Max. takeoff weight: 660 kg
Tail rotor diameter: 1.80m
Crew: 2
The second helicopter made by Frantisek Novak in 1914.
Novák started his pioneering work on helicopters already in 1909 with a model helicopter and in June 1910 he started building his first full size helicopter which used a motorcycle engine for power. In this first version it turned out that the 3 meter diameter rotor was too heavy and that the motorcycle engine was too weak. Later Novák was able to obtain a more powerful engine, a 3-cylinder Trojan and Nagl of 25 hp; and developed a lighter rotor of the same 3 meter diameter. This helicopter did lift into the air unloaded – however, as there was no compensation for the reaction movement, the machine counter-rotated in the air and even the fitting of large vertical panels did not stop the helicopter from spinning. Coinciding with the start of his more advanced second helicopter, development of Novák’s first ended in the fall of 1911.
The T-65 Noranda two seat light cabin monoplane was designed by J.O. Noury of Noury Aircraft Ltd.
Mixed construction is employed, with fabric covering, and dual controls are fitted.
Soon after competition of the prototype in 1947, the Noury Aircraft company was purchased by the Canadian Car and Foundry Co and development was abandoned.
Engine: Continental C65, 65 hp
Wingspan: 33 ft
Length: 23 ft 6 in
Height: 7 ft
Empty weight: 810 lb
Loaded weight: 1380 lb
Max speed: 110 mph
Cruise: 95 mph
Bob Counts developed the single-seat N-3 Pup in the mid-’80s as what might be termed the third generation of ultralights. The Pup was among the first ultralights to resemble a general aviation aircraft, the Piper J-3 Cub in this case. Like several innovative ultralights, the N-3 Pup won a Best New Design award at its first Sun ’n Fun appearance.
The original N-3 Pup being a ¾ scale Super Cub replica. Centre mounted joy stick, rudder pedals, tailwheel steerable through rudder pedals. The N3 Pup has a welded chromemoly steel fuselage and a two-cylinder horizontally-opposed Global engine to add to its air of authenticity. By 1995 marketed as the Preceptor Aircraft Corp Pup from 1230 Shepard St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA.
The N-3 Pup can be ordered with folding wings. In less than ten minutes you can fold your wings and take your pup home with you, or unfold them and go flying. The N-3 Pup is a real joy to fly with easy, docile handling. The N-3 Pup built as a bare minimum plane will meet the FAR 103 requirement.
The N-3 Pup was followed by Counts’ larger, souped up version of the N-3, the Super Pup. Empty weight (450 pounds) and flight speeds take it out of the ultralight category. The Super Pup has folding wings, short takeoff and landings and a reliable 4 stroke engine. Wing sub-kits come with ailerons, all hardware, brackets, fittings, fuel tanks, ribs, skins, spars and lift struts. No fabric.
Fuselage sub-kits come with stabilizers, elevators, rudder, landing gear, seat cusions, control systems, all glass, blank instrument panel, wheels and brakes, tailwheel, stringer formers, shock struts, brackets, fittings, firewall and all hardware and necessary accessories. No fabric.
Firewall forward package comes with engine, exhaust stacks, intake manifolds, carb heat, engine mount, prop, carburetor and hardware Engine prices will vary depending on model, Horsepower and electrical option.
The two place Ultra Pup features folding wings, roomier cabin, and electric starting, which all called for a redesigned fuselage. The CG was shifted to accommodate the extra weight up front. Instead of adding weight in the tail, they used heaver-gauge tubing at strategic locations. Thus, we achieved the desired CG shift by adding strength, not just dead weight. Building smarter safer aircraft for all to enjoy has always been the “Preceptor Way”.
Wing sub-kits come with ailerons, all hardware, brackets, fittings, fuel tanks, ribs, skins, spars and lift struts. No fabric.
Fuselage sub-kits come with stabilizers, elevators, rudder, landing gear, seats cusions, control systems, all glass, blank instrument panel, wheels and brakes, tailwheel, stringer formers, shock struts, brackets, fittings, firewall, all hardware and necessary accessories. No fabric.
Firewall forward package comes with engine, exhaust stacks, intake manifolds, carb heat, engine mount, prop, carburetor and hardware. Engine prices will vary depending on model, Horsepower and electrical option.
The LSA Stinger uses the same fuselage as the N-3 with front fuselage wider, cabin structure deleted and combing added. The (1995) US$6700.00 kitset came complete with paint and ready to assemble. Skis and floats are optional. Preceptor has taken the same fuselage as used on the time proven N-3 Pup, made the front of the fuselage wider, left off the cabin structure, added a combing and have come up with one of the cutest and nicest flying little open cockpit parasols going. The Stinger brings back the joy of owning and flying an open cockpit airplane that has performance that will keep you smiling. A real beauty that looks and feels like an antique racer of the good old days.
Initially produced by Nostalgair, N-3 kits were subsequently made by Mosler Motors, which eventually sold kit production rights back to Counts. A company named TEC took over engine production from Mosler, but it quit making engines in 1991. At that point, Preceptor began assembling VW-based engines of various strengths. The 70-hp version remains the recommended engine for the Super Pup. Wing and fuselage kits may be bought separately, but one can save $1400 if they’re purchased together. A firewall-forward package for $7600 is for the 70-hp Preceptor VW-based engine that claims a 1400-fpm climb rate. Bob Counts’ son Duwayne runs Preceptor Aircraft by 1995, marketing the Cubs.
N-3 Pup
Engine: Global (920cc) 25hp
Empty wt: 248 lbs
Wing span: 30’
Wing area: 123 sq.ft
Height: 5’
Length: 16’6”
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Construction: Aluminium, Wood, Steel
Max wt: 535 lbs
Stall speed: 27 mph
Max speed: 63 mph
Vne: 95 mph
Climb rate: 600 fpm @ 45 mph
Design limit: +6, -3g
Glide ratio: 12-1
Wing loading: 4.35 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 21.4 lbs/hp.
N-3 Pup
Engine: TEC, 40 hp
Speed max: 63 mph
Cruise: 60 mph
Range: 150 sm
Stall: 27 mph
ROC: 500 fpm
Take-off dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 150 ft
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft
HP range: 40-75
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Weight empty: 250 lbs
Gross: 650 lbs
Height: 5 ft
Length: 16.5 ft
Wing span: 30.5 ft
Wing area: 120 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tail wheel
N3 Pup
Engine: 1037 cc Hummel Half VW, 37 HP
Horsepower: 37-50
Propeller: 54 x 22
Overall Length: 16 ft 6 in
Height: 5 ft
Wingspan: 30 ft 6 in
Wing Area: 120 sq.ft
Wing Loading: 3.76 lb.sq.ft
Empty Weight: 254 lb
Gross Weight: 535 lb
Useful Load: 281 lb
Fuel Capacity: 5 USGallons
Best Speed: 63 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph
Stall Speed @ Gross w/Full Flaps: 27 mph
Service Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Takeoff Distance: 150 ft
Landing Distance: 150 ft
Rate of Climb (gross): 600 fpm
Fuel burn: 1.8 USgph
Ultimate “G” Loading: +10.0 – 3.0
Cabin Width: 22.75 in
Seats: 1
Landing Gear: FG (Tailwheel)
Complete Kit Cost (2009): US$ 11,700
Less engine, instruments, fabric, prop
Stinger
Engine: TEC 4 stroke, 50 hp
HP range: 35-60
Speed max: 90 mph
Cruise: 80 mph
Stall: 27 mph
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 150 ft
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Weight empty: 350 lbs
Gross: 650 lbs
Height: 5 ft
Length: 17 ft
Wing span: 30.5 ft
Wing area: 122 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tail wheel
Cockpit width: 22.75 in
Stinger
Engine: 1600 cc VW, 50 HP
Propeller: 58 x 28
Overall Length: 17 ft 3 in
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 30 ft 6 in
Wing Area: 120 sq.ft
Wing Loading: 4 lb/sq.ft
Empty Weight: 400 lb
Gross Weight: 660 lb
Useful Load: 260 lb
Fuel Capacity: 10 USGallons (Option for 14 USGallons)
Best Speed: 90 mph
Cruise Speed: 80 mph
Stall Speed @ Gross w/Full Flaps: 35 mph
Service Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Takeoff Distance: 300 ft
Landing Distance: 300 ft
Rate of Climb (gross): 1000 fpm
Fuel burn: 3.5 USGallons Per Hour
Cabin Width: 22.75 in
Ultimate “G” Loading: +5.0 – 3.0
Landing Gear: FG (Tailwheel)
Seats: 1
Super Pup
Engine: VW, 50 hp
HP range: 50-75
Speed max: 115 mph
Cruise: 95 mph
Range: 300 sm
Stall: 35 mph
ROC: 1500 fpm
Take-off dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 150 ft
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft
Fuel cap: 12 USG
Weight empty: 350 lbs
Gross: 1000 lbs
Height: 5.5 ft
Length: 17.25 ft
Wing span: 30.5 ft
Wing area: 122 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tail wheel
Super Pup
Engine: 2180 cc VW Conversion 70 HP
Horsepower: 50 – 80
Propeller: 62 x 28
Overall Length: 17 ft 3 in
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 30 ft 6 in
Wing Area: 120 sq.ft
Wing Loading: 6.99 lb/sq.ft
Empty Weight: 450 lb
Gross Weight: 1100 lb
Useful Weight: 650 lb
Fuel Capacity:14 + USGallons
Best Speed: 110 mph
Cruise Speed: 90 mph
Stall Speed @ Gross w/Full Flaps: 35 mph
Service Ceiling: 12,000 ft
Takeoff Distance: 300 ft
Landing Distance: 300 ft
Rate of Climb (gross): 1400 fpm
Maximum Range Fuel Burns: 4.0 USgph
Landing Gear: FG (Tailwheel)
Seats: 1
Cabin Width: 22.75 in
Ultimate “G” Loading: +6.0 – 3.0
Complete Kit Cost (2009): US$ 15,900
Less engine, instruments, fabric, prop
Ultra Pup
Engine: TEC 4 stroke, 60 hp
HP range: 60-80
Speed max: 115 mph
Cruise: 90 mph
Range: 390 sm
Stall: 37 mph
ROC: 1500 fpm
Take-off dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft.
Fuel cap: 14 USG
Weight empty: 450 lbs
Gross: 1000 lbs
Height: 5.5 ft
Length: 17.25 ft
Wing span: 30.5 ft
Wing area: 120 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tail wheel.
Ultra Pup
Engine: 2180 cc VW Conversion
Propeller: 62 x 28
Horsepower: 60 – 80
Overall Length: 17 ft 3 in
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 30 ft 6 in
Wing Area: 120 sq.ft
Wing Loading: 6.99 lb/sq.ft
Empty Weight: 450 lb
Gross Weight: 1100 lb
Useful Weight: 650 lb
Fuel Capacity: 14 + USGallons
Top Speed: 115 mph
Cruise Speed (75% power): 80 mph
Stall Speed @ Gross w/Full Flaps: 35 mph
Service Ceiling: 12,000 ft
Takeoff Distance: 300 ft
Landing Distance: 300 ft
Rate of Climb (gross): 1400 fpm
Maximun Range: Up to 350 Miles
Cabin Width: 24.75 in
Ultimate “G” Loading: +6.0 – 3.0
Landing Gear: FG (Tailwheel)
Seats: 2 – Tandem
Complete Kit Cost (2009): US$ 17,295
Less engine, instruments, fabric, prop
The ATF Soaring Trike (ATF = Air Time Fix) adds power a hang glider to climb to the thermals and power-off for lightweight trike soaring. The ATF Trike can use any hang glider or the specially-designed Stratus wing which has been built specifically for this lightweight trike.
The double surface Stratus wing provides best performance for cross-country, has a great sink rate and slow-speed handling, and is best for short-field take-offs. When the lift gets light, pull the overhead starter and fly back to your flying field.
All ATF Trike features 6″ Nylon Wheels, 4-Point Harness, Foot Throttle, Fuel Primer, Utility Bag, RPM/CHT Gauges, and Black Seat.
ATF Trike
Engine: MZ34
Weight: 102 lbs.
Empty Weight (Stratus / MZ): 186 lbs.
Gross Weight (Stratus / MZ): 550 lbs.
Climb Rate: Approx. 300-500 FPM
Wheel Base: 62″ (outside)
Wheel Base: 61″ (front-to-rear)
Height – Trike folded: 2.25 feet w/o prop
Smallest Size folded: W27″ x H30″ x L55″
The Mustang Pulse 2 strutted wing is a topless (no king post) trike wing, designed with side struts that take the place of the upper cable rigging. Pitch stability of the wing is achieved by a sprog and washout strut at the wing tip area. The side struts take the place of the “reflex bridles”, reducing drag and increasing wing performance.
The beautiful Strutted M-Pulse 2 Series is designed for two place Trikes.
Some of the criteria for this design were the ability to instruct, tow Hang Gliders, fly off of water and this is possible.
The strutted M-Pulse 2 is a highly refined wing capable of a wide, 30 mph speed range. Take-off can be as little as 85 feet (MP2-17) in no wind. The designed hardware makes setting up the M-Pulse 2 a simple 15 minutes.
MP2-15
Wing Weight: 115 lbs.
Gross Weight: 990 lbs.
Wing Area: 160 sq. ft.
Wing Span: 31.5 feet
Aspect Ratio: 6.2 : 1
Double Surface: 35 %
Air Frame: 6061/7075
Sail Fabric: 8 oz.
Ribs: 15
Stall: 30 mph
Trim speed: 45 mph
Cruise: 60 mph
Top speed: 65 mph
Vne: 70 mph
MP2-17
Wing Weight: 124 lbs.
Gross Weight: 990 lbs.
Wing Area: 190 sq. ft.
Wing Span: 33.9 feet
Aspect Ratio: 6.1 : 1
Double Surface: 35 %
Air Frame: 6061/7075
Sail Fabric: Dacron
Ribs: 17
Stall: 27 mph
Trim speed: 40 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
Top speed: 55 mph
Vne: 60 mph
MP2-19
Wing Weight: 127 lbs.
Gross Weight: 990 lbs.
Wing Area: 206 sq. ft.
Wing Span: 33.9 feet
Aspect Ratio: 5.8 : 1
Double Surface: 35 %
Air Frame: 6061/7075
Sail Fabric: Ribs: 17
Stall: 25 mph
Trim speed: 35 mph
Cruise: 47 mph
Top speed: 50 mph
Vne: 55 mph
The design of both the trike and the wing of the Maverick single-place ultralight has been enhanced to include features that benefit flight performance, improve set-up convenience, add storage space, and more.
The Maverick 2 trike frame has been extended to maximize storage space behind the pilot, enable additional fuel storage, camping equipment, and anything that fits in the space and maintains acceptable weight limits. Also changed is the folding design of the trike mast, so only the mast pivots just above the seat rail and now includes a spring-assisted mast as our Apache two-place trike has. The new spring-assisted mast on the Maverick 2 reduces the effort required to lift the wing into position, reducing the effort from lifting 83 lbs of wing to only 15 lbs.
The Maverick 2 Wing also has been improved, featuring new strutted airframe components, and increased the load rating of the wing, from 550 gross to 650 gross by a new airframe. The increased load rating is especially helpful for pilots who like to fly on floats. The Maverick 2 wing has the ability for the wing to fold back while attached to the trike.
The Maverick 2 is a “state of the art”, highly refined low profile single-place trike. This trike comes in two choices: Maverick 2 Legend (streamlined fairings) and Maverick 2 RT (no fairings).
This aircraft uses aircraft grade aluminum tubing throughout the trike frame, and aircraft hardware and fasteners. The rear suspension uses a strong fiberglass pultruded axle with drag struts. If you like to have a hand at building part of your trike, you may purchase the Maverick 2 trike and wing without the engine, propeller or gauges.
Standard Equipment includes:
RPM / Hobbs Meter · Dual CHT / EGT
Front Fairing – red, yellow, or white
4-point Seat Belt Harness · black Seats
6″ Nylon Mag Wheels
Hand & Foot Throttle
Front Drum Brake
Side Saddle Bags
Fuel Primer
Maverick 2 Trike
Engine: Rotax 447B, 40 HP
Reduction: 2.58:1
Propellor: 2-blade 62″ IVO
Weight empty: 254 lbs. + fairings
Gross Weight: 600 lbs.
Span: 31.5 feet
Wing Area: 157 square feet
Climb Rate: 1000 fpm (at Sea Level)
Wheel Base (width): 62″ (outside)
Wheel Base (length): 61″ (centre)
Total Length: 108″
Total Height: 8 feet
Height – Trike folded: 5 feet (with prop)
Height – Trike folded: 4 feet (without prop)
Wing folded up: 12″ x 20 feet
Fuel Tank: 5 USgallon
The Maverick 2 wing has been improved, featuring a strutted airframe instead of the kingpost and wires design that added drag and reduced flight performance. The load rating of the wing has been increased, from 550 gross to 650 gross by a new airframe. The increased load rating is especially helpful for pilots who like to fly on floats. The Maverick 2 wing has the ability for the wing to fold back while attached to the trike. All parts are made in the U.S.A.
Maverick 2 14.9M
Wing Weight 84 lbs
Weight 253 lbs. with Rotax 447
Gross Weight 650 lbs.
Wing Area 157 square feet
Span 31.5 feet
Aspect Ratio 6.1 : 1
Double Surface 35%
Frame 6061-T6
Sail – main body 5.5 oz.
Number of Ribs – top 15
Rib Material 7075-T6
The Sport X2 · Navajo 2-place Light Sport Trike has all of the qualities of the Sport X2 Apache trike, but is built for the outback pilot. The Navajo airframe incorporates sport aircraft design suspension, welded 4130 aircraft steel main structure (Back Frame), 4130 dual mast and trailing link front steering. The Navajo can be ordered with a variety of options.
The Navajo streamlined instrument pod provides a large layout area of gauges and optional 12V DC power for GPS. Standard wing – Special Light Sport Aircraft: M-Pulse 2 15 strutted wing · 17m and 19m sizes available for E-LSA
Navajo Wheel Base width: 65”
Navajo Wheel Base length: 69”
Total height: 8 ft 4 in
Weight – trike with 582: 295 lbs. plus wing
Weight – trike frame only: 140 lbs
Sport X2 Navajo
Special Light Sport Aircraft
Rotax 582E engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
65 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
3-blade, 72″ Warp Drive Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Navajo
Experimental-LSA
Rotax 912 engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
80 HP / 2.62:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Navajo
Experimental-LSA
HKS engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
60 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Navajo
Experimental-LSA
Rotax 503E engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
52 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
The Sport X2 Apache · Light Sport Trike airframe is a design incorporating sport aircraft design suspension, welded 4130 aircraft steel main structure (Back Frame), 4130 dual mast and trailing link front steering. The Sport X2 Apache can be ordered with a variety of options. The Sport X2 is certified as a Special Light Sport Aircraft when paired with the Rotax 582 engine and M-Pulse 2 15 trike wing. You can also fly the Sport X2 as an Experimental Light Sport Aircraft when using any other engine and/or wing configuration. The Sport X2 Apache provides a nice layout of gauges with room left over for your custom needs. The design of the Apache front fork wheel system has trailing link suspension. The front suspension works so well, it survived a full front wheel landing at 60 mph.
Sport X2 Apache Wheel Base width: 65 in.
Sport X2 Apache Wheel Base length: 69 in.
Total Length with fairing: 9 ft
Total height: 8 feet 4″
Weight – trike with 582: 365 lbs. plus wing.
Weight – trike only: 140 lbs
Sport X2 Apache S-LSA
Rotax 582E engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
65 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
3-blade, 72″ Warp Drive Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Apache E-LSA
Rotax 912 engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
80 HP / 2.62:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Apache E-LSA
HKS engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
60 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
Sport X2 Apache E-LSA
Rotax 503E engine
Dual Ignition / Dual Carb
52 HP / 3.47:1
Electric Starter
17 gallon Fuel Tank
Choice of Propellor
EIS Digital Gauge
All Aero 