Hummel VW

4 CYLINDER ENGINES

50 HP
85.5 mm bore x 69 mm stroke 1600 cc
Weight 140 to 160 lbs.
Options – Starter, Alternator, Accessory Case

60 HP
92 mm bore x 69 mm stroke 1835 cc
Weight 135 to 165 lbs.
Options – Starter, Alternator, Accessory Case, Dual Ignition,
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional

76 HP
92 mm bore x 82 mm stroke 2180 cc
Weight 137 to 167 lbs.
Options – Starter, Alternator, Accessory Case, Dual Ignition,
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional

85 HP
94 mm bore x 86 mm stroke 2400 cc
Weight 137 to 167 lbs.
Options – Starter, Alternator, Accessory Case, Dual Ignition,
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional

Hummel 1/2VW

The Hummel 2 Cylinder VW powers the Hummelbird, Ultra Cruiser and other Experimental Amateur Built and Ultralight aircraft.
The original Hummel conversion has been refined over time, allowing larger displacement and the options of NiCom aluminum cylinders, dual ignition, alternator and electric start.
All 2 cylinder engines can be made with the cut case or full case version

Hummel 28 HP 2 Cylinder VW Engine
88mm Bore X 69mm Stroke
840cc Displacement
85-103 lbs Weight
54 x 18 to 54 x 20 Prop
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional
Cruise: 2900-3000 rpm
Options – New Case, Battery Ignition, Dual Ignition, Bed, Radial or Mosler Mounting, Starter,
Alternator

Hummel 32 HP 2 Cylinder VW Engine
92mm Bore X 69mm Stroke
917cc Displacement
85-103 lbs Weight
54 x 20 to 54 x 22 Prop
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional
Cruise: 2900-3000 rpm
Options – New Case, Battery Ignition, Dual Ignition, Bed, Radial or Mosler Mounting, Aluminum NiCom Cylinders, Starter, Alternator

Hummel 37 HP 2 Cylinder VW Engine
92mm Bore X 78mm Stroke
1037cc Displacement
85-103 lbs Weight
54 x 22 to 54 x 24 Prop
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders optional
Cruise: 2900-3000 rpm
Options – New Case, Battery Ignition, Dual Ignition, Bed, Radial or Mosler Mounting, Starter, Alternator

Hummel 45 HP 2 Cylinder VW Engine
94mm Bore X 86mm Stroke
1200cc Displacement
81-102 lbs Weight
54 x 26 to 60 x 20 Prop
Aluminum NiCom Cylinders standard
Cruise: 2900-3000 rpm
Options – New Case, Battery Ignition, Dual Ignition, Bed, Radial or Mosler Mounting, Starter, Alternator

Hummel H5

In September 2009 the plans were available and cost US$350.00. The welded parts, bulkheads, ribs and misc. other parts were available for scratch builders and kits were being developed. The H5 is basically a slightly modified Ultracruiser Plus. The major difference is the style of the canopy, turtle deck and dorsal fin area. It is now like the Hummelbird. We also wanted to get away from the name Ultracruiser Plus because of the confusion it caused since we had a plane called the Ultracruiser. People thought the Plus was an Ultracruiser with some option added as opposed to a completely different airplane.
Optional wing tanks allow 21 USgallons of fuel.

Horse power range: 60 to 85
Airfoil: Harry Ribblett GA30-618
Wing span: 22.5 feet (optionally 25 feet)
Wing area: 100 sq. ft. – 22.5 ft. wing.
Wing loading: 8.5 lbs./sq. ft.
Fuselage length: 17 ft.
Empty weight: 457 lbs.
Gross weight: 850 lbs.
G-load: 3.8 plus/minus
VNE: 150 mph
Cruise speed @ 75% power: 120 mph
Stall: 46 mph
Take of distance: 300 feet.
Landing roll: 600 feet.
Fuel capacity: 9 – 21 USG

Hummel CA-2

Designed by Frank Griffith. CAD plans were available for US$125.

Top speed: 63 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
Stall: 26 mph
Range: 125 nm
Rate of climb: 600 fpm
Takeoff dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 250 ft
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft
Engine: Rotax 277, 40 hp
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 250 lb
Gross weight: 520 lb
Length: 16.5 ft
Wing span: 26 ft
Wing area: 117 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tailwheel

Hummel UltraCruiser

The UltraCruiser is an LSA legal all metal ultralight with economical, reliable, four stroke power and cruise of 60 mph. Canopy and heater for year round flying, and the canopy can be removed quickly. Detachable wings for easy storage. Full size parts shown on the plans. A wide 6.5 ft. landing gear track is standard for improved ground handling.

Ultra Cruiser
Cruise: 85 mph
Stall: 28 mph
VNE: 83 kt / 95 mph / 153 kmh
Range: 290 sm
Rate of climb: 1000 fpm / 5 m/s
Engine: ½ VW, 37 hp
HP range: 28-45
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty Weight: 115 kg / 254 lbs
MTOW Weight: 227 kg / 500 lbs
Length: 16 ft
Wing span: 25 ft
Wing area: 112 sq.ft
Cockpit width: 24 in
Takeoff dist: 150 ft
Landing dist: 250 ft
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 300 ft / 91 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 250 ft / 76 m
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tailwheel

Ultra Cruiser Plus
Cruise: 100 mph
Stall: 36 mph
Range: 350 sm
Rate of climb: 900 fpm
Takeoff dist: 250 ft
Landing dist: 500 ft
Engine: VW 1835cc, 60 hp
HP range: 50-80
Fuel capacity: 10 USG
Empty weight: 420 lb
Gross weight: 750 lb
Length: 17 ft
Wing span: 25 ft
Wing area: 112 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Cockpit width: 26 in
Landing gear: nose or tail

Hummel Bird

Hummel Bird began as a modified Watson Windwagon, but the designer/builder, Morry Hummel, of Bryan, Ohio, highly modified it and called it Hummel Bird, using the Revmaster R-800 rather than the half-VW. The LSA airframe has been modified and strengthened, tail area increased, and a locking tailwheel added for better ground control. A high L/D Schreder #3 airfoil and flaps also were used.

Excellent single place aircraft. Features all aluminum construction. Fast and inexpensive to build, many were flying.

Engine: Revmaster R-800.
Gross weight 520 lbs.
Empty weight 275 lbs.
Wingspan 18 ft
Length 13 ft 4 in
Vmax 115 mph.
Cruise speed 105 mph.
Stall 45 mph.
Climb rate 700 fpm.
Takeoff run 350 ft
Range 420 sm.

Engine: half VW, 37 hp
HP range: 30-40.
Span: 18 ft
Length: 13 ft 4 in
Height: 4 ft.
Wing area: 63 sq.ft.
Gross: 550 lbs.
Empty Weight: 270 lb
Useful Load: 250 lb
Fuel cap: 7 USG.
Speed max: 135 mph.
Cruise: 105 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Rate Of Climb: 800 fpm
Range: 250 sm.
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft.
Take-off dist: 300 ft.
Landing dist: 600 ft.
Landing gear: nose or tail wheel.
Cockpit width; 22 in
Seats: 1