1957: (Raymond E) Umbaugh Aircraft Corp Ocala FL. USA
Designed by Raymond Umbaugh in 1959 after he had built and sold several examples of single-seat cabin developments of the Bensen Gyro-Copter, Umbaugh Aircraft developed the Umbaugh Model 18 two-seat, jump-start autogyro which first flew in 1959. Limited production followed, including five aircraft assembled and tested by the Fairchild Corporation in 1960.
Had moved to Hagerstown MD, USA, but in 1962 ended operations.
In 1964 Air & Space Underwriters Inc, Munice, Ind, took over assets of the defunct Umbaugh Aircraft Corp in Florida, and moved production tooling to Munice where assembly of Umbaugh 18 gyroplane was to be completed. Air & Space drposited $350,000 with the Tamps Federal Court to pay outstanding claims, with another $100,000 set for another date.
In 1965 production of the U-18 was taken over by Air & Space Manufacturing and the aircraft was redesignated Air & Space U- 18A.
The Super Pelican is a Canadian design built by Ultravia Aero, Repentigny, Quebec. Being similar in appearance to the Piper Cub it is a high wing taildragger monoplane with a semi-enclosed cabin/fuselage powered by 35hp, Global engine. A conventional 3 axis control microlight of aircraft tube and dacron cover. Engines suitable for the Super Pelican include the Global flat twin four-stroke, 35 hp at 3200 rpm, the three cylinder Konig radial, 25 hp at 4200 rpm, the four cylinder Konig radial, 28 bp at 4200 rpm, or Rotax 277 or 377.
Engine: Global 2 cyl 4 stroke (1039cc), 35 hp Empty wt: 250 lb (113 kg) Max wt: 525 lb (238 kg) Wing span: 35 ft (10.67m) Max cruise: 65 mph (101kph) Stall: 27.5 mph ROC: 950 fpm TO dist 50 ft: 250 ft Seats: 1 Range: 422 km
Single seat single engined high wing mono¬plane with conventional three axis control. Wing has unswept leading and trailing edges, and constant chord; cruciform tail. Pitch control by elevator on tail; yaw control by fully flying rudder; roll control by 40% span ailerons; control inputs through stick for pitch/roll and pedals for yaw. Wing braced from below by struts; wing profile double surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tail dragger formation; axle Flex suspension on main wheels. Push right go right tailwheel steering connected to yaw control. Optional brakes on main wheels. Aluminium tube framework with glass fibre nose and fabric covering, partially enclosed (total enclosure optional). Engine mounted below wing driving tractor propeller. Covering of framework and wing is Dacron. Ribs made from foam-¬aluminium composite. Aircraft grade aluminium used for structural components. AN hardware.
Ultravia’s publicity material describes Le Pelican as ‘a new ultralight respectful of aircraft tradition’ and is powered by a four stroke twin¬-cylinder Briggs & Stratton engine. Designer Jean Rene Lepage, the Canadian engineer who developed the aircraft over a period of three years, realised that the four stroke was fairly heavy for its rated horsepower and therefore designed the aircraft with long wings and a relatively short nose. Le Pelican is basically a tube and Dacron machine, with D cell wings braced by a single strut and using composite¬ construction ribs made from foam and alumi¬nium alloy. The entire structure was designed in accordance with FAR Part 23, the first aircraft taking to the air on 31 May 1982.
The prototype used spoilers for roll control, though ailerons are now standard, as is a steerable tailwheel (also absent from the prototype). Doors have now been developed to make the cockpit fully enclosed if desired. For those wanting more power, Onan engines of 20 or 22 hp are offered In this form the aircraft was introduced at C$5800 in kit form, the first machines being delivered in February 1983, though this price rose to C$6500. 2009 Price: 5500 US$. Claimed construction and rigging times respectively are 150h and 30 min.
The Pelican was sold in kit form by Ultravia in 1984. It is an aircraft of traditional configuration with a taildragger landing gear and steerable tailwheel. The aircraft was originally fitted with a Global engine and aluminum cowling. The fuselage and tail unit are built with aluminum tubes covered with doped fabric. The wing structure consists of an aluminum D-cell spar on which the styrofoam ribs are mounted. The wings are also covered with doped fabric. Wings are hung to the fuselage with a single strut. All these characteristics combine to give an aerodynamically clean wing with a 12-to-1 glide ratio.
Le Pelican has been compared with the Aeronca C-2, with earlier models being po¬wered by horizontally opposed 4-stroke en¬gines. The strut braced high-wing monoplane is built of aluminium tube gussett rivetted and dacron covered. The engine cowling is one piece fibreglass and the cockpit has remov¬able doors for summer flying.
The Pelican is powered by a Gobal engine. This is the original engine that came with this airframe kit in 1984. The Global is a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder engine based on the Volkswagen flat four, air-cooled engine, except that this one has 2 cylinders instead of four. For this reason, it is often referred to as a half-VW engine. However, the castings are especially designed for aircraft use. This engine is very fuel efficient and burns only 1 gallon of autogas per hour. It is also more reliable than 2-strokes. It is free-air cooled and the oil circulates through an oil cooler located below the fuselage. This engine is devoid of all the troublesome components such as a cooling fan, radiator, hoses, thermostat and other hardware associated with liquid-cooling systems; making it more reliable and less hassle to maintain. The 58 X 24 inch wood propeller is bolted directly to the solid forged crankshaft. This eliminates the potential problems of reduction drives with their added mechanical complexity and heavier weight. The Global develops 35 hp @ 3250 RPM and has plenty of torque for a direct-drive prop. Ignition is by a magneto. This eliminates the need for a battery and alternator and allows for a very simple and reliable electrical system. The Global is started by hand propping; another simple and reliable system that never breaks down. This engine is surprisingly light for a 4-stroke; it weighs only 76 lbs ready-to-run.
Engine: Global, 35 hp @ 3250 RPM Span: 35 ft Length: 15 ft Height: 6.5 ft Wing area: 136 ft.sq Max wing loading: 3.86 lbs.sq.ft Empty weight: 113 kg / 250 lbs MTOW Weight: 238 kg / 525 lbs Useful load: 275 lbs Cruise speed: 60-70 mph Max speed: 80 mph Stall speed: 23 kt / 27 mph / 43 kmh Vne: 78 kt / 90 mph / 145 kmh Max climb rate: 900 ft/min / 5 m/s Fuel capacity: 5 USG Fuel burn: 1 to 1.2 gal.hr Max range: 300 miles Glide Ratio: 12:1 Takeoff distance: 50 ft Landing roll: 100 ft Load factors at 525 lbs: +4 -2 G’s Limit, +6 -3 G’s Ultimate
Engine: Briggs & Stratton, 18 hp at 3600 rpm Prop¬eller diameter 43 inch, 1.09m No reduction Power per unit area 0.13hp/sq.ft, 1.4hp/ sq.m Fuel capacity 2.5 US gal, 2.1 Imp gal, 9.5 litre Empty weight 210lb, 95kg Max take off weight 450lb, 204kg Payload 240lb, 109 kg Max wing loading 3.21 lb/sq.ft, 15.7 kg/sq.m Max power loading 25.0lb/hp, 11.3kg/hp Load factors +4.4, 2.2 design; +6.6, 3.3 ulti¬mate Max level speed 60 mph, 97 kph Never exceed speed 85 mph, 137 kph Max cruising speed 55 mph, 88 kph Economic cruising speed 50 mph, 80 kph Length overall 14.0 ft, 4.27 m Height overall 6.0ft, 1.83m Wing span 37.0ft, 11.28m Constant chord 3.8ft, 1.17m Dihedral 3 deg Sweepback 0 deg Tailplane span 8.0ft, 2.44m Fin height 3.8ft, 1.14m Total wing area 140 sq.ft, 13.0 sq.m Wing aspect ratio 9.8/1 Wheel track 6.0 ft, 1.83 m Wheelbase 11.0 ft, 3.35m Tailwheel diameter overall 4 inch, 10 cm Main wheels diameter overall 20 inch, 51 cm Stalling speed 26 mph, 42 kph Max climb rate at sea level 500 ft/min, 2.5 m/s Min sink rate 250 ft/min at 30 mph, 1.3 in/s at 48 kph Best glide ratio with power off 13/1 at 35 mph, 56kph Take off distance 150ft, 45m Service ceiling 12,500 ft, 3810 m Range at average cruising speed 104 mile, 167 km
Designed by Jean-Rene Lapage, the Canadian designed and built Club first flew in May 1985 and has since entered production at around six a month. The de luxe version of the Club is powered by a HAPI Magnum 75 hp engine.
The Pelican ‘Club’ GS has a composite fuselage has two undercarriage positions moulded in and it is possible to change from tricycle to taildragger configuration in about one hour. This arrangement also makes it easy to fit floats. Dual controls are standard and differential brakes can be fitted. The wings, tailplane and rudder can be demounted in about half an hour so that you can take the ‘Club’ home and hangar it in the lounge.
The fully comprehensive airframe kit contains a 350 page instruction manual, composite fuselage halves factory joined, wing ‘D’ cells factory jigged and all components to complete aircraft to painting stage. Approximate time required is 200 to 250 hours.
The Club VS can be up-graded to S or GS version
The Pelican Sport 450 is a two place single-engine, high wing airplane of conventional configuration consisting of a composite fuselage and metal wings. It is equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear.
Pelican 450 Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp Wing span: 10 m Wing area: 11.16 sq.m MAUW: 450 kg Empty weight: 280 kg Fuel capacity: 57 lt Max speed: 254 kph Cruise speed: 195 kph Minimum speed: 65 kph Climb rate: 6 m/s Fuel consumption: 11.3 lt/hr Certification: Canada Seats: 2 Price (1998): $49,995 Kit price (1998): $16,450
Pelican Club GS Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp Height: 7.6 ft Length: 19.5 ft Wing Span: 34.4 ft Wing Area: 158 sq. ft Empty Weight: 500 lbs Gross Weight: 1050 lbs Fuel Capacity: 22 US gal Top Speed: 115 mph Cruise: 100 mph Range: 500 sm Stall: 33 mph Rate of Climb: 800 fpm Take Off Distance: 300 ft Landing Distance: 425 ft Service Ceiling: 15,000 ft Seats: 2 Landing Gear type: Trigear or Taildragger Kit Cost 2009: $12,500 US
Club GS 912 Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp MAUW: 1200 lb
Pelican PL Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp Height: 8.1 ft Length: 19.8 ft Wing Span: 29.5 ft Wing Area: 108 sq. ft Aspect Ratio: 8 Cabin Width: 40 – 46in Headroom: 41 in Seats: 2 Landing Gear: Trigear or Taildragger G Loading: +4, -2 Empty Weight: 750 lbs Gross Weight: 1400 lbs Baggage Capacity: 75 lbs Fuel Capacity: 26 US gal Top Speed: 142 mph 75% Cruise: 115 mph 65% Cruise: 110 mph at 6500 ft Range: 920 sm Stall: 37 mph Rate of Climb: 1000 fpm Take Off Distance: 650 ft Landing Distance: 550 ft Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft Kit Cost 2009: $16,000 US
Pelican PL Engine: Rotax 914, 115 hp Height: 8.1 ft Length: 19.8 ft Wing Span: 29.5 ft Wing Area: 108 sq. ft Aspect Ratio: 8 Cabin Width: 40 – 46in Headroom: 41 in Seats: 2 Landing Gear: Trigear or Taildragger G Loading: +4, -2 Empty Weight: 800 lbs Gross Weight: 1400 lbs Baggage Capacity: 75 lbs Fuel Capacity: 26 US gal Top Speed: 142 mph 75% Cruise: 140 mph 65% Cruise: 130 mph at 12500 ft Range: 920 sm Stall: 38 mph Rate of Climb: 1800 fpm Take Off Distance: 400 ft Landing Distance: 500 ft Service Ceiling: 20,000 ft Kit Cost 2009: $16,000 US
Pelican PL Engine: Rotax Wing span: 9 m Wing area: 9.94 sq.m MAUW: 635 kg Empty weight: 340 kg Fuel capacity: 98 lt Max speed: 241 kph Cruise speed: 233 kph Minimum speed: 71 kph Climb rate: 9 m/s Seats: 2 Kit price (1998): $16,600
Club S Engine: Rotax 582, 65 hp Speed max: 115 mph Cruise: 100 mph Range: 500 sm Stall: 33 mph ROC: 800 fpm Take-off dist: 300 ft Landing dist: 425 ft Service ceiling: 15,000 ft Fuel cap: 22 USG Weight empty: 500 lbs Gross: 1050 lbs Height: 7.6 ft Length: 19.5 ft Wing span: 34.4 ft Wing area: 158 sq.ft Seats: 2 Landing gear: nose or tail wheel
Club VS Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp Speed max: 100 mph Cruise: 80 mph Range: 290 sm Stall: 35 mph ROC: 600 fpm Take-off dist: 300 ft Landing dist: 500 ft Service ceiling: 13,000 ft Fuel cap: 11 USG Weight empty: 450 lb Gross: 950 lb Height: 7.6 ft Length: 19.5 ft Wing span: 34.4 ft Wing area: 158 sq.ft Seats: 2 Landing gear: tail wheel
Pelican Sport 450 S Stall: 34 kt / 39 mph / 63 kmh Cruise: 111 kt / 127 mph / 205 kmh VNE: 123 kt / 142 mph / 228 kmh Empty Weight: 280 kg / 617 lbs MTOW Weight: 523 kg / 1153 lbs Climb Ratio: 1400 ft/min / 7,6 m/s Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 490 ft / 150 m
The Ultrasports/ Southdown Sailwings Puma 330 is a weight shift tandem two seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with fin. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with >75% double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; no suspension on any wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, without pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller. Aluminium tubing to British HT30TT specification, anodised. Wing fittings made from stainless steel. Wing fabric Dacron.
The Puma in both 330 and 440 forms was obsolete by 1982. Consisting of an Ultrasports two-seat trike unit and the Lightning DS wing of Southdown Sailwings, the Puma was introduced early in 1982 and was by no means the first two seat trike. It was, however, the first to use a floating cross tube double surface wing and quickly became known for its vice free handling, good performance and reliability.
The Ultrasports/Southdown Sailwings RB1/Lightning DS is a single seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with fin. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with > 75 % double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; optional steel spring suspension on nosewheel and no suspension on main wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller. Trike unit has pod.
The RB1/Lightning DS was constructed specially for an attempt on the world microlight altitude record, it consists of a specially lightened Tripacer trike unit with a big Southdown Sailwings Lightning DS wing, more usually found on two seaters.
The engine, an experimental unit from British Robin importer Nicklow Engineering, consisted basically of two Robin 250 cc barrels on a 440cc crankcase, giving the benefit of 488cc without expensive machining. To in-crease the power still further, the cooling fan is removed, the engine relying on free air cooling.
Even in its original form the trike did the job it was designed to do, taking Bob Calvert to a new world record of 19,250ft (5900m) off the Lan¬cashire coast on 19 February 1983 and breaking by over 3000 ft (900 m) Bob’s own record set a year earlier in a Mainair Tri Flyer 330.
Engine: Robin EC488PM, 65 hp at 6500 rpm Prop¬eller diameter and pitch 60x30ft, 1.52×0.76m Toothed belt reduction, ratio 2.8/1 Max static thrust 350 lb, 159 kg Power per unit area 0.33 hp/sq.ft, 3.6 hp/sq.m Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp gal, 18.2 litre Wing span 32.0ft, 9.75m Chord at root 8.0ft, 2.44m Chord at tip 3.0ft, 0.91m Dihedral 0 deg Sweepback 30 deg Total wing area 175 sq.ft, 16.3 sq.m Wing aspect ratio 5.8/1 Height overall 11.0 ft, 3.35 m Empty weight 231 lb, 105kg Max take off weight 531 lb, 241kg Payload 300 lb, 136kg Max wing loading 2.72 lb/sq.ft, 13.3 kg/sq.m Max power loading 8.2 lb/hp, 3.7kg/hp Load factors +4.0, 2.0 design; +6.0, 3.0 ulti¬mate Never exceed speed 65mph, 105kph Max cruising speed 50 mph, 80 kph Economic cruising speed 40 mph, 64 kph Stalling speed 28 mph, 45 kph Max climb rate at sea level 1700 ft/min, 8.6 m/s Min sink rate 300 ft/min at 32 mph, 1.5 m/s at 51 kph Best glide ratio with power off 6/1 at 35 mph, 56 kph Take off distance 30ft, 10 m Landing distance 40ft, 12 m Range at average cruising speed 345 mile, 555 km
The Ultrasports/Solar Wings Panther 250 is a single seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with keel pocket. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with 80% double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; optional steel spring suspension on nosewheel and no suspension on main wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller.
Ultrasports’ Tripacer trike unit is a simple mono pole design and can be found attached to a wide variety of wings, the Hiway Demon being a particularly popular choice. Ultrasports teamed up with British hang glider manufacturer, Solar Wings, to market its trike units as complete aircraft under the name Panther.
The cheapest Panther is the 250, which consists of a combination of the Tripacer 250 trike unit and Typhoon S wing. The trike unit has been updated for its new role by the addition of optional front suspension, and if required can still be bought without wing, either complete or as a kit. Power comes from a single cylinder Robin engine of 250 cc, driving through V belts. At one time all Ultrasports trike units used V belt transmission, but by 1982 all but the 250 have been engineered for toothed belts.
A glass fibre and nylon pod is optional.
The Ultrasports/Solar Wings Panther 330 is a weight shift single seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with keel pocket. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with 80% double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; standard steel spring suspension on nosewheel and no suspension on main wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller.
The Panther 330 was Ultrasports’ main single seater. Although structurally similar to the Panther 250, the twin cylinder model has been considerably updated for 1983. Not only does it include as standard the trailing link and coil spring front suspension which is optional on the 250, but a new engine mounting system has been devised, placing the Robin ‘right way up’ and thus giving much more clearance between propeller and ground. It also eliminates plug fouling when the aircraft is left standing. A further change is the use of a stronger rear axle, of 11/8 inch (29min) diameter.
Like the Panther 250, the Panther 330 is sold as a complete aircraft and uses the Typhoon S wing. However, it too can be bought without wing if desired, in which case the trike unit reverts to its original name of Tripacer 330. A pod is optional.
The Ultrasports/Solar Wings Panther Dual 330 is a weight shift tandem two seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with keel pocket. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with 50% double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; steel spring suspension on nosewheel and no suspension on main wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller.
The Panther Dual is Ultrasports’ replacement for the Puma. As with the single seat Panthers, the Panther Dual in both 330 and 440 forms uses a Rogallo from Solar Wings, in this case the Typhoon XL model. The change from a Southdown wing, is not, however, likely to radically alter the flying characteristics of the aircraft, as the wing areas are identical and both are concealed floating cross tube designs. The Typhoon XL is a little heavier (122 lb, 55 kg against 106 lb, 48 kg) and has less double surface and a conventional keel pocket rather than a fin. With British airworthiness regulations in mind, the XL has been static tested to 1.85 Imp ton (2.07 US ton, 1.88 tonne), a load which produced no permanent deformation of the structure.
The trike unit is similar to that used for the Puma but has been updated in a parallel fashion to the single seater, with front sus¬pension by trailing link and coil spring and an engine mounting ‘right way up’. Toothed belt transmission is standard. A pod is optional.
The Ultrasports/Solar Wings Panther Dual 440 is a weight shift single seat single engined flex wing aircraft with weight shift control. Rogallo wing with keel pocket. Pilot suspended below wing in trike unit, using bar to control pitch and yaw/roll by altering relative positions of trike unit and wing. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; floating cross tube construction with 80% double surface enclosing cross tube; preformed ribs. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; standard steel spring suspension on nosewheel and no suspension on main wheels. Push right go left nosewheel steering independent from yaw control. No brakes. Aluminium tube trike unit, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller.
Panther 250 Engine: Robin EC25PS, 18 hp at 6500 rpm Propeller diameter and pitch 54 x 27 inch, 1.37 x 0.69 m V belt reduction, ratio 2.3/1 Max static thrust 150 lb, 68 kg Power per unit area 0.10 hp/sq.ft, 1.1 hp/sq.m Fuel capacity 2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal, 10.0 litre Length overall 12.0 ft, 3.66 m Height overall 10.0ft, 3.05m Wing span 32.0ft, 9.75m Chord at root 8.0ft, 2.44m Chord at tip 3.0ft, 0.91m Dihedral 0 deg Sweepback 30 deg Total wing area 175 sq.ft, 16.3 sq.m Wing aspect ratio 5.8/1 Wheel track 5.0 ft, 1.52 m Wheel. base 6.0 ft, 1.83 m Nosewheel diameter overall 12 inch, 30 cm Main wheels diameter overall 12 inch, 30 cm Empty weight 180 lb, 82kg Max take off weight 380 lb, 172kg Payload 200 lb, 91kg Max wing loading 2.17 lb/sq.ft, 10.6 kg/sq.m Max power loading 21.1 lb/hp, 9.6kg/hp Load factors +6.5, 4.5 design Max level speed 50mph, 80kph Never exceed speed 60mph, 97kph Max cruising speed 45mph, 72kph Economic cruising speed 40mph, 64kph Stalling speed 20 mph, 32 kph Max climb rate at sea level 400 ft/min, 2.0 m/s Min sink rate 275 ft/min at 25 mph, 1.4 m/s at 40 kph Best glide ratio with power off 5/1 at 30 mph, 48 kph Take off distance 100 ft, 30 m Land¬ing distance 50 ft, 15 m Service ceiling 7000 ft, 2130 m Range at average cruising speed 115 mile, 185 km
Panther 330 Engine: Robin EC34PM, 32 hp at 6500 rpm Propeller diameter and pitch 54x30inch, 1.37×0.76m Toothed belt reduction, ratio 2.5/1 Max static thrust 225 lb, 102kg Power per unit area 0.18hp/sq.ft, 2.0hp/sq.m Fuel capacity 2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal, 10.0 litre Length overall 12.0 ft, 3.66 m Height overall 10.0ft, 3.05m Wing span 32.0ft, 9.75m Chord at root 8.0ft, 2.44m Chord at tip 3.0ft, 0.91m Dihedral 0 deg Sweepback 30 deg Total wing area 175 sq.ft, 16.3 sq.m Wing aspect ratio 5.8/1 Wheel track 5.0 ft, 1.52 m Wheel. base 6.0 ft, 1.83 m Nosewheel diameter overall 12 inch, 30 cm Main wheels diameter overall 12 inch, 30 cm Empty weight 202 lb, 92kg Max take off weight 444 lb, 201kg Payload 242 lb, 110kg Max wing loading 2.541b/sq.ft, 12.3 kg/sq.m Max power loading 13.9 lb/hp, 6.3kg/hp Load factors +6.5, 4.5 design Max level speed 55 mph, 88 kph Never exceed speed 65 mph, 105 kph Max cruising speed 45 mph, 72 kph Economic cruising speed 38 mph, 61 kph Stalling speed 22 mph, 35 kph Max climb rate at sea level 700 ft/min, 3.6 m/s Min sink rate 350 ft/min at 28 mph, 1.8 m/s at 45 kph Best glide ratio with power off 5/1 at 30 mph, 48 kph Take off distance 75 ft, 23 m Landing distance 50 ft, 15 m Service ceiling 12,000 ft, 3660 m Range at average cruising speed 115 mile, 185 km
Panther Dual 330 Engine: Robin EC34PM, 32 hp at 6500 rpm Propeller diameter and pitch 54x30inch, 1.37×0.76m V belt reduction, ratio 2.5/1 Max static thrust 225 lb, 102kg Power per unit area 0.16hp/sq.ft, 1.8hp/sq.m Length overall 13.0 ft, 3.96 m Height overall 11.0ft, 3.35m Wing span 34.0ft, 10.36m Chord at root 10.0ft, 3.05m Chord at tip 3.5ft, 1.07m Dihedral 0 deg Sweepback 30 deg Total wing area 195 sq.ft, 18.1 sq.m Wing aspect. ratio 5.6/1 Wheel track 5.0 ft, 1.52 m Wheelbase 6.0ft, 1.83 m Nosewheel diameter overall 14 inch, 36 cm Main wheels diameter overall 14 inch, 36 cm Empty weight 280 lb, 127kg Max take off weight 634 lb, 288kg Payload 354 lb, 161kg Max wing loading 3.25 lb/sq.ft, 15.9 kg/sq.m Max power loading 19.8 lb/hp, 9.0kg/hp Load factors +6.5, 4.5 ultimate Max level speed 55mph, 88kph Never exceed speed 65mph, 105 kph Max cruising speed 45 mph, 72 kph Economic cruising speed 38 mph, 61 kph Stalling speed 22 mph, 35 kph Max climb rate at sea level 300 ft/min, 1.5 m/s Min sink rate 350 ft/min at 28 mph, 1.8 m/s at 45 kph Best glide ratio with power off 5/1 at 35 mph, 56 kph Take off distance 150 ft, 45 m Land¬ing distance 75ft, 23m Service ceiling 15,000ft, 4570 m Range at average cruising speed 60 mile, 97 km
Panther Dual 440 Engine: Robin EC44, 50hp at 6500rpm Propeller diameter and pitch 60 x 30 inch, 1.52 x 0.76 m Toothed belt reduction, ratio 2.8/1 Max static thrust 320 lb, 145kg Power per unit area 0.26 hp/sq.ft, 2.8hp/sq.m Fuel capacity 2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal, 10.0 litre Length overall 13.0 ft, 3.96 m Height overall 11.0ft, 3.35m Wing span 34.0ft, 10.36m Chord at root 10.0ft, 3.05m Chord at tip 3.5ft, 1.07m Dihedral 0 deg Sweepback 30 deg Total wing area 195 sq.ft, 18.1 sq.m Wing aspect. ratio 5.6/1 Wheel track 5.0 ft, 1.52 m Wheel¬base 6.0ft, 1.83 m Nosewheel diameter over¬all 14 inch, 36 cm Main wheels diameter overall 14 inch, 36 cm Empty weight 292 lb, 132kg Max take off weight 730 lb, 331 kg Payload 438 lb, 199 kg Max wing loading 3.74 lb/sq.ft, 18.3 kg/sq.m Max power loading 14.6 lb/hp, 6.6 kg/hp Load factors; +6.5, 4.5 ultimate Max level speed 55mph, 88kph Never exceed speed 65mph, 105 kph Max cruising speed 45 mph, 72 kph Economic cruising speed 38 mph, 61 kph Stalling speed 22 mph, 35 kph Max climb rate at sea level 600 ft/min, 3.0 m/s Min sink rate 350 ft/min at 28 mph, 1.8 m/s at 45 kph Best glide ratio with power off 5/1 at 35 mph, 56 kph Take off distance 150 ft, 45 m Land¬ing distance 75ft, 23m Service ceiling 15,000ft, 4570 m Range at average cruising speed 50 mile, 80 km
