Ultravia Pelican Club

GS 912

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

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Club
Engine: Rotax 532
Empty wt: 550 lbs
Max wt: 1,160 lbs
Wing span: 30ft 8in
Wing area: 135 sq.ft
Wing loading: 8.6 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 18.1 lbs/hp
Max speed mph: 115
Cruise: 110 mph
Stall: 32 mph
Seats: 2
Vne: 131 mph

Club GS
Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp
Speed max: 125 mph
Cruise: 105 mph
Range: 600 sm
Stall: 35 mph
ROC: 1000 fpm
Take-off dist: 250 ft
Landing dist: 550 ft
Service ceiling: 16,000 ft
Fuel cap: 22 USG
Weight empty: 700 lbs
Gross: 1200 lbs
Height: 8.17 ft
Length: 19.5 ft
Wing span: 31.5 ft
Wing area: 145 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: nose or tail wheel

Pelican Microlight
Engine: Rotax 618
Fuel capacity: 2×40 lt
Prop: ground adjustable

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

Ultra Sail Aviation Cloud Dancer

US Aviation Cloud Dancer is a single seat low wing monoplane with a V tail; power comes from a Rotax 277 engine. Centre mounted joy stick, rudder pedals, simultaneous spoilers, tail wheel steerable through rudder pedals.

Empty wt: 252 lbs
Max wt.: 520 lbs
Wing span: 38ft 7in
Wing area: 134 sq.ft
Height: 4ft
Length: 17ft
Wing loading: 3.9 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 19.2. lbs/hp
Engine: Rotax 277, 27 hp.
Static thrust: 150 lbs
Max speed: 62 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
Stall: 25 mph
Vne: 70 mph
Seats: 1
Fuel cap; 5 USG
Construction: Aluminium, Dacron, Fibreglass, Foam
Climb rate: 600 fpm @ 40 mph
Design limit: +5, -5g
Glide ratio: 15-1

Ultralight Soaring Wizard

Wizard J-3

The Wizard W-1 was a single seat single engined high wing mono¬plane with weight shift control. Wing has unswept leading and trailing edges, and constant chord; cruciform tail. Control inputs through weight shift for pitch/yaw/roll. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; wing profile; largely single surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation with additional tailskid; torsion bar suspension on all wheels. No ground steering (optional: Steerable nosewheel independent from yaw control). Optional brakes. Aluminium tube framework, without pod. Engine mounted below wing (above wing, optional) driving pusher propeller.

Ultralight Soaring Wizard Article

The basic Wizard W-1 uses purely weightshift control without control surfaces and has a very similar configuration to the early Quicksilvers, though it differs greatly in terms of structure, not least because it was designed from the outset to be an ultralight. Adjustable torsion bar suspension is standard on the W 1; options include floats, steerable nosewheel (the standard nosewheel castors), brakes, and an engine mounting above the wing for certain power packs. It is sold as a kit requiring 45 min assembly and in March 1983 cost $1800 in standard form without engine. The June 1983 price for a complete aircraft with Yamaha engine is $3495. Power packs may be purchased separately at the following prices (all March 1983): Yamaha KT100S $1500, Rotax 277 $1800, Rotax 377 (34 hp) $2050, Rotax 503 (46 hp) $2225, Kawasaki TA440A $2225. Units delivered by June 1981 650.

The Wizard J 2 is identical to the W 1 except that it has control surfaces in two axes to assist the pilot’s weight shift. Linked to the pilot’s swing scat are spoilers for roll control and a trim tab (it is really too small to be called an elevator) for pitch. There is no rudder. Price (March 1983) without engine is $1900. The June 1983 price for a J 2 with Rotax 277 engine is $3895.

The Wizard J 3 was a 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 fully flying tail; yaw control by fully flying rudder with additional fin; roll control by spoilerons (Wizard J 3), ailerons (Wizard J 3 Magnum); control inputs through stick for pitch/roll and pedals for yaw. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; wing profile; largely single surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation; with additional tailskid; torsion bar suspension on all wheels. No ground steering (optional: push right go right nosewheel steering connected to yaw control). Brake on nosewheel (optional brakes on main wheels). Aluminium tube framework, with optional pod. Engine mounted below wing (above wing, optional) driving pusher propeller.

Though very similar in concept to the W 1 and J 2, the Wizard J 3 has a number of changes compared to these models. Being a conventional three axis model, the pilot’s seat is fixed and a normal centre stick and rudder pedals are fitted. Also, the tail is redesigned making the J 3 easily recognisable by the inverted L shape of its vertical tail surfaces.

The J 3 comes as standard with a nosewheel brake, main wheel brakes being optional. Also optional is the J 3 Magnum specification, which involves replacing the spoilerons with ailerons. Other options are as for the W 1.
Price of the J 3 in kit form requiring 25 h assembly is $2500 without engine (March 1983). The June 1983 price for the J 3 with Kawasaki engine is $4720.

The Wizard Sky Tractor is a crop spraying version of the Wizard J 3. Revealed at Sun ‘n’ Fun in March 1983, the Sky-Tractor is still an ultralight thanks to an empty weight of 222 lb (101 kg) without its special equipment, which means that it can still be flown without a pilot’s licence in the USA. It can be fitted with crop spraying equipment using two atomisers under each wing, but both its specification and its price depend upon the requirements of the client. It is fitted in standard form with the Rotax 503 engine of 46 hp.

The Wizard T 38 was a side by side two seat single engined high wing monoplane 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 with additional fin; roll control by one third span spoilers; control inputs through stick for pitch/roll and pedals for yaw. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; wing profile NC; largely single surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation with additional tailskid; torsion bar suspension on all wheels. Push right go right nosewheel steering connected to yaw control. Aluminium tube framework, without pod. Engine mounted below wing driving pusher propeller.

The prototype of the two seat Wizard made its first flights at the end of 1982 and since January ’83 has been sold under the name of T 38. Being a two seater, this aircraft is classed as an experimental aircraft in the USA. The T 38 is sold as a kit requiring 1 h 30 min for assembly and is available in two versions with two separate seats and dual controls for $4800 or with single controls and a bench seat for $4600. The price does not include the engine unit, which for this model is the Rotax 503.

Wizard J-2
Engine: Rotax 277, 28hp at 6000rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 58 x 30 inch, 1.47 x 0.76 m
Toothed belt reduction, ratio 2.4/1
Max static thrust 185 lb, 84 kg
Power per unit area 0.17hp/sq.ft, 1.9 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal, 16.1 litre
Length overall 17.0 ft, 5.18 m
Height overall 10.4 ft, 3.17 m
Wing span 32.3 ft, 9.86 m
Constant chord 5.0ft, 1.52 m
Dihedral 12 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Total wing area 162 sq.ft, 15.0 sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 6.5/1
Nosewheel diameter overall 16 inch, 41 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 16 inch, 41 cm
Empty weight 175 lb, 79 kg
Max take off weight 450 lb, 204kg
Payload 273 lb, 124kg
Max wing loading 2.79 lb/sq.ft, 13.6 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 30.0 lb/hp, 13.6kg/hp
Max level speed 40mph, 64kph
Never exceed speed 65mph, 105kph
Cruising speed 35mph, 56kph
Stalling speed 19 mph, 31 kph
Max climb rate at sea level 500 ft/min, 2.5 m/s

Wizard J-3
Engine: Kawasaki TA440A, 38.5hp at 6000rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 58×30 inch, 1.47×0.76m
Toothed belt reduction with centrifugal clutch, ratio 2.4/1
Max static thrust 245 lb, 111kg
Power per unit area 0.24 hp/sq.ft, 2.56 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal, 16.1 litre
Length overall 17.0 ft, 5.18 m
Height overall 10.2ft, 3.09m
Wing span 32.3ft, 9.86m
Constant chord 5.0ft, 1.52m
Dihedral 12 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Tailplane span 9.0ft, 2.74m
Total wing area 162 sq.ft, 15.0 sq.m
Total spoiler¬on area 7.6 sq.ft, 0.70 sq.m
Rudder area 12.0sq.ft, 1.11 sq.m
Tailplane area 18.0 sq.ft, 1.67 sq.m
Total elevator area 8.0 sq.ft, 0.74sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 6.5/1
Wheel track 6.6 ft, 2.00 m
Wheelbase 6.0 ft, 1.83 m
Nosewheel diameter overall 8 inch, 20 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 8 inch, 20 cm
Empty weight 250 lb, 113kg
Max take off weight 550 lb, 249kg
Payload 300 lb, 136kg
Max wing loading 3.39 lb/sq.ft, 16.6 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 14.3 lb/hp, 6.5kg/hp
Max level speed 50 mph, 80 kph
Never exceed speed 65 mph, 105 kph
Max cruising speed 40 mph, 64 kph
Economic cruising speed 35mph, 56kph
Stalling speed 20 mph, 32 kph
Max climb rate at sea level 900 ft/min, 4.6 m/s
Min sink rate 500 ft/min at 30 mph, 2.5 m/s at 48 kph
Best glide ratio with power off 9/1 at 30 mph, 48 kph
Take off distance 50 ft, 15 m
Landing distance 50 ft, 15 m
Service ceiling 12,500 ft, 3800 m
Range at average cruising speed 100 mile, 161 km

Wizard J-3B
Engine: Kawasaki or Rotax, 28-47 hp
Wingspan 32’
Wing area 161 sq.ft
Empty weight 252 lbs
MTOW: 550 lbs
Cruise: 35-40 mph
Stall: 21 mph
Vmax: 45-50 mph
ROC: 600-800 fpm
TO run: 50-100 ft
Ldg roll: 50-100 ft

Wizard T-38
Powerplant: Kawasaki 40 hp
Wingspan 38’4”
Wing area 191.5 sq.ft
Length 17 ft
Empty weight 330 lbs
Payload 375 lbs
Gross weight wet 750 lbs
Wing loading 2.7 lbs/sq.ft
L/D: 8/1
Cruise speed 35mph
Stall speed 26mph
Vmax 46mph
Vne 60mph
Climb rate 800 fpm
Fuel capacity 3.2 USG

Wizard T-38
Engine: Rotax 503
Max power 46hp at 6500rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 60 x 30 inch, 1.52 x 0.76 m
Toothed belt reduction with centrifugal clutch, ratio 2.4/1
Max static thrust 325 lb, 147 kg
Power per unit area 0.24 hp/sq.ft, 2.6 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal, 16.1 litre
Length overall 17.0 ft, 5.18 m
Height overall 10.3ft, 3.14m
Wing span 38.0ft, 11.58m
Constant chord 5.0ft, 1.52m
Dihedral 12 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Tailplane span 9.0ft, 2.74m
Total wing area 190 sq.ft, 17.7 sq.m
Total spoiler¬on area 7.6 sq.ft, 0.70 sq.m
Rudder area 12.0sq.ft, 1.11 sq.m
Tailplane area 18.0 sq.ft, 1.67 sq.m
Total elevator area 8.0 sq.ft, 0.74sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 7.6/1
Wheel track 6.6 ft, 2.00 m
Wheelbase 6.0 ft, 1.83 m
Nosewheel diameter overall 10 inch, 25 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 10 inch, 25 cm
Empty weight 330 lb, 150kg
Max take off weight 750 lb, 340kg
Payload 420 lb, 190kg
Max wing loading 3.94 lb/sq.ft, 19.2 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 16.3 lb/hp, 7.4kg/hp
Max level speed 45 mph, 72 kph
Never exceed speed 65 mph, 105 kph
Max cruising speed 40 mph, 64 kph
Economic cruising speed 35mph, 56kph
Stalling speed 26 mph, 42 kph
Max climb rate at sea level 600 ft/min, 3.1 m/s
Min sink rate 600 ft/min at 35 mph, 3.1 m/s at 56 kph
Take off distance 150 ft, 45 m
Landing distance 75 ft, 23 m
Service ceiling 10,000 ft, 3050 m
Range at average cruising speed 50 mile, 80 km

Wizard T-38B
Engine: Rotax, 47 hp
Wingspan 38’
Wing area 191 sq.ft
Empty weight 347 lbs
MTOW: 800 lbs
Cruise: 35-40 mph
Stall: 26 mph
Vmax: 50 mph
ROC: 600 fpm
TO run: 125 ft
Ldg roll: 50-125 ft

Wizard W-1
Engine: Yamaha KT100S, 15hp at 10,000rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 48×20 inch, 1.22 x 0.51 m
Belt reduction, ratio 3.0/1
Power per unit area 0.09 hp/sq.ft, 1.0 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 3.2 US gal, 2.7 Imp gal, 12.1 litre
Length overall 17.0 ft, 5.18 m
Height overall 10.4 ft, 3.17 m
Wing span 32.3 ft, 9.86 m
Constant chord 5.0ft, 1.52 m
Dihedral 12 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Total wing area 162 sq.ft, 15.0 sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 6.5/1
Nosewheel diameter overall 16 inch, 41 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 16 inch, 41 cm
Empty weight 167 lb, 76 kg
Max take off weight 450 lb, 204kg
Payload 283 lb, 128kg
Max wing loading 2.79 lb/sq.ft, 13.6 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 30.0 lb/hp, 13.6kg/hp
Max level speed 42mph, 68kph
Never exceed speed 65mph, 105 kph
Max cruising speed 35 mph, 56 kph
Stalling speed 17 mph, 27 kph
Max climb rate at sea level 300 ft/min, 1.5 m/s
Best glide ratio with power off 9/1
Take off distance 100ft, 30 m
Landing distance 50 ft, 15 m
Service ceiling 12,500 ft, 3800 m

Wizard Sky-Tractor
Engine: Rotax 503
Max power 46hp at 6500rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 60 x 30 inch, 1.52 x 0.76 m
Toothed belt reduction with centrifugal clutch, ratio 2.4/1
Max static thrust 325 lb, 147 kg
Power per unit area 0.28 hp/sq.ft, 11 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 4.3 US gal, 3.5 Imp gal, 16.1 litre
Length overall 17.0 ft, 5.18 m
Height overall 10.3ft, 3.14m
Wing span 32.3ft, 9.86m
Constant chord 5.0ft, 1.52m
Dihedral 12 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Tailplane span 9.0ft, 2.74m
Total wing area 162 sq.ft, 15.0 sq.m
Total spoiler¬on area 7.6 sq.ft, 0.70 sq.m
Rudder area 12.0sq.ft, 1.11 sq.m
Tailplane area 18.0 sq.ft, 1.67 sq.m
Total elevator area 8.0 sq.ft, 0.74sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 6.5/1
Wheel track 6.6 ft, 2.00 m
Wheelbase 6.0 ft, 1.83 m
Nosewheel diameter overall 10 inch, 25 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 12 inch, 30 cm
Empty weight 300 lb, 136kg
Max take off weight 600 lb, 272 kg
Payload 300 lb, 136 kg
Max wing loading 3.72 lb/sq.ft, 18.1 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 13.0 lb/hp, 5.9kg/hp

Ultralight Soaring Magnum

This clipped wing, single-engine monoplane has kingpost and cable braced wings and a cruciform tail. Conventional three-axis controls have stick-activated ailerons and elevator, and rudder pedals. POWERPLANT: Twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kawasaki 440 with 2.4 reduction is mounted in the center below the wing. Drive shaft runs pusher prop of 50-inch hardwood. LANDING GEAR: Tricycle gear has 16-inch main wheels, wheel pants, a steerable nosewheel and disc brakes. Gear has adjustable torsion bar suspension.

Wingspan, 30 ft
Wing area, 170 sq.ft
Aspect ratio, 8.8
Empty weight, 180 lbs
Wing loading, 2.03 lbs/sq.ft
Fuel capacity, 5 USG
Engine displacement, 215cc
Rated HP, 20 hp

Ultralight Soaring Inc

Ultralite Soaring was founded by Bruce Gray, who began his activities in ultralight aviation by building undercarriages for Quicksilver hang gliders. In 1983, this company offers a full range of machines which share the name Wizard and all are of similar configuration and technology. This variation on a theme allows the aircraft to be modified to suit the requirements of the owner. The range begins with the basic model, the weight shift Wizard W4 (often known as Wizard I), and encompasses next the hybrid control Wizard J 2, then the three axis Wizard J 3, fourthly the Sky Tractor agricultural aircraft and finally the Wizard T 38 two seater, all the others being solo machines. All machines of types W 1, J 2 and J 3 can be fitted with a variety of engines, principally Yamaha, Rotax or Kawasaki, though there are also some Zenoah and Lloyd engined aircraft around. Ultralite Soaring tends to give the aircraft title a suffix to indicate the engine used, so that for example a Wizard W 1 with Yamaha engine becomes a W 1Y, while a Kawasaki engined J 3 is dubbed Wizard J 3K. The standard engine mounts suit various power packs and engine changes can be made in under 5 min, using complete assemblies as sold by the company, which include propeller, reduction drive, fuel tank and (where applicable) electric start and battery.

1983: Ultralite Soaring (US) Inc, 3411 NE 6th Terrace, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, USA.

Ultralight Flight Phantom / Phantom Aircraft Phantom XI / X2

Phantom X-1

Designed by John Dempsey, the Phantom is a single seat single engined high wing monoplane 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 fin mounted rudder; roll control by full span ailerons; control inputs through stick for pitch/roll and pedals for yaw. Wing braced from above by kingpost and cables, from below by cables; wing profile; double surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in tricycle formation with tailskid; bungee suspension on all wheels. Push right go right nosewheel steering connected to yaw control. Optional brakes on main wheels. Aluminium tube framework, with pod. Engine mounted above wing driving tractor propeller.

Conceived under the direction of John Dempsey, the Phantom copied in 1982 the exploits of the Mirage in the previous year at Sun ‘n’ Fun where it carried off the prize for the most outstanding aircraft.

The Phantom is capable of a rate of roll, going from 45 degrees bank to 45 degrees bank the other way in 1.5 s. The wing has been tested as far as + 9.9 and 6.6 g ultimate with the aircraft at a gross of 420 lb (190kg) which would give a flight envelope of +6.6 and 4.4g. These tests were done with 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) cables which on the production aircraft have been increased to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

Ultralight Flight Phantom Article

The aircraft is delivered as a kit requiring 35 h for finishing at a price of $5995 in 1983. Options include principally, floats, wheel fairings, an instrument panel and, as with the Mirage MkII, the Cuyuna 430RL engine, since the Phantom is fitted with the Kawasaki TA440A as standard in the United States.

For Europe, the Skyriders company in Britain fits a Robin engine and a larger fuel tank and, since the aircraft thus modified has different performance characteristics etc.

Later marketed as the Phantom Sport Airplane Corp Phantom X1 and X2. The X2 being a two seat adaptation of the X1.

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Phantom
Engine: Kawasaki TA440A, 38.5hp at 6000rpm
Propeller diameter and pitch 58×27 inch, 1.47×0.69m
V belt reduction, ratio 2.4/1
Max static thrust 210 lb, 95 kg
Power per unit area 0.27 hp/sq.ft, 2.9 hp/sq.m
Fuel capacity 3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp gal, 14.0 litre
Length overall 16.5 ft, 5.02 m
Height overall 8.8ft, 2.69m
Wing span 28.5ft, 8.68m
Constant chord 5.0 ft, 1.52m
Dihedral 2 deg
Sweepback 0 deg
Tailplane span 7.9 ft, 2.40 m
Fin height 5.0ft, 1.52m
Total wing area 142 sq.ft, 13.2 sq.m
Total aileron area 19.8 sq.ft, 1.84 sq.m
Fin area 5.8 sq.ft, 0.54 sq.m
Rudder area 8.6 sq.ft, 0.80 sq.m
Tailplane area 11.8 sq.ft, 1.10 sq.m
Total elevator area 9.8 sq.ft, 0.91 sq.m
Wing aspect ratio 5.7/1
Wheel track 3.4 ft, 1.05m
Wheelbase 3.7ft, 1.14m
Nosewheel diameter overall 10 inch, 25 cm
Main wheels diameter overall 10 inch, 25 cm
Empty weight 250 lb, 113kg
Max take off weight 510 lb, 231kg
Payload 260 lb, 118kg
Max wing loading 3.59 lb/sq.ft, 17.5 kg/sq.m
Max power loading 13.8 lb/hp, 6.0kg/hp
Load factors +6.6, 4.4 design; >+9.9, > 6.6 ultimate
Max level speed 61 mph, 98 kph
Never exceed speed 100 mph, 161 kph
Max cruising speed 50 mph, 80 kph
Economic cruising speed 40 mph, 64 kph
Stalling speed 26 mph, 42 kph
Max climb rate at sea level 800 ft/min, 4.1 m/s
Min sink rate 490 ft/min at 35 mph, 2.5 m/s at 56 kph
Best glide ratio with power off 7/1 at 38 mph, 61 kph
Take off distance 100 ft, 30 m
Land¬ing distance 100ft, 30m
Service ceiling 14,500 ft, 4420 m
Range at average cruising speed 130 mile, 209 km

X1
Speed max: 61 mph
Cruise: 55 mph
Stall: 26 mph
ROC: 800 fpm
Take-off dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 150 ft
Service ceiling: 14,500 ft
Engine: Rotax 447, 40 hp
HP range: 40-70
Fuel cap: 5 USG
Weight empty: 250 lbs
Gross: 510 lbs
Height: 8.17 ft
Length: 16.75 ft
Wing span: 28.5 ft
Wing area: 142 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose wheel
Cruise on 40hp: 65 mph

Phantom Aircraft Phantom XI
Engine: Rotax 447, 40 hp
HP range: 40-70
Top speed: 61 mph
Cruise: 55 mph
Stall: 26 mph
Rate of climb: 800 fpm
Takeoff dist: 100 ft
Landing dist: 150 ft
Service ceiling: 14,500 ft
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 250 lb
Gross weight: 510 lb
Height: 8.2 ft
Length: 16.8 ft
Wing span: 28.5 ft
Wing area: 142 sq.ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nosewheel

X2
Speed max: 75 mph
Cruise: 68 mph
Range: 175 sm
Stall: 30 mph
ROC: 650 fpm
Take-off dist: 265 ft
Landing dist: 300 ft
Service ceiling: 14,500 ft
Engine: Rotax 503DC, 55 hp
HP range: 53-100
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Weight empty: 475 lbs
Gross: 975 lbs
Height: 8.42 ft
Length: 17 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 160 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: nose wheel

Phantom Aircraft Phantom X2
Engine: Rotax 503 DC, 52 hp
HP range: 53-100
Top speed: 75 mph
Cruise: 68 mph
Stall: 30 mph
Range: 175 sm
Rate of climb: 650 fpm
Takeoff dist: 265 ft
Landing dist: 300 ft
Service ceiling: 14,500 ft
Fuel capacity: 10 USG
Empty weight: 950 lb
Gross weight: 425 lb
Height: 8.4 ft
Length: 17 ft
Wing span: 30 ft
Wing area: 160 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: nosewheel