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Introduction to the UltraCruiser
PLUS
Our intention is to build the UC's good qualities into a "roomier"
airframe to accommodate someone over 200# and/or 6 ft. tall.
Features:
- Experimental class
- Economical sport pilot aircraft
- 13 gallon fuel capacity (estimated)
- Designed around the Full VW engine
- Excellent performance with 60-80hp engine
- Bubble canopy (clear or tinted) hinged on frame
- Canopy and heater for year round flying
- The UC Plus is intended for the Sport Pilot category with
economical, reliable, four stroke power and estimated cruise of 100-110
mph
- Wide 6.5 ft. landing gear track for improved ground handling
- Detachable wings for easy storage
- Very comfortable for long flights
- Full size parts shown on plans
- Very docile, easy to fly
- Shock gear
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UltraCruiser Plus |
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Note - specs are with
200# pilot and 60 hp V.W. engine. operating on grass |
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No spins
• No Aerobatics |
| Airfoil -
GA30-618 |
| HP (range) |
60-80 |
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Wing Span (ft) |
25 |
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Wing Area (sq ft) |
112 |
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Wing Loading (sq ft @ gross) |
6.7# |
| Length (ft) |
17 |
| VNE Speed (mph) |
120 |
| Cruise
@ 3000 rpm (mph) |
100 |
| Stall (mph) |
40 |
| Takeoff Distance (ft) |
230 |
| Landing Roll (ft) |
300 |
| Empty Weight (lbs) |
370 |
| Gross Weight (lbs) |
750 |
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Rate of climb (fpm) |
1000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
8-21 |
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Fuel Consumption (aaprox. gal/hr) |
3 |
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From standing start to 1000' |
1 min. 18 sec. |
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From 1000 ft to 2000 ft |
64 sec. |
Primary Improvements:
- Totally redrawn with much more detail
- More pilot room (taller and longer)
- More fuel capacity
- Bubble canopy
- More foot room for rudder controls
- Larger instrument panel
Plan pricing:
Plans $350
Parts Available:
- Formed parts--laser cut bulkheads, laser cut rib sets, control linkage, laser cut
stab & fin ribs
- Welded parts--yoke assembly, landing gear, tail wheel bracket, rudder control, elev.
control, bellcranks, etc. (all weldments alum. & steel available)
- Other items--fuel tanks, canopies, hardware package, templates
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