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The Flightstar has been in production since 1987. Standard features include folding
wings, streamlined struts, chromoly steel cage and landing gear, and front cowl and
windshield. Options include the HKS 700E 4 cycle or Rotax 503 engine, electric start, in
flight trim drum brakes, 4 point pilot harness, ballistic parachute, instruments 3 blade
prop, and floats.
The kit uses bolt together aluminum construction covered in presewn
dacron sail cloth.
For more information contact -
Flightstar Int'l Ellington Airport
Box 760 Ellington
CT 06029 -
Flightstar Formula/Spyder
The single-place Flightstar benefits from a long legacy and one
of the most intensive engineering programs in the business.
Originally produced by a well-known aerospace firm, the latest
version of the Flightstar has matured nicely under the direction of
a fellow who has passionately kept this design alive and brought it
into the 1990s. The 300-lb bird can be powered by 447 or 503 Rotax
engines, has light-but-authoritative three-axis controls, and a
rugged trike landing gear that has withstood the
"Zoom-O-Crunch" on more than one occasion. The 30' wing is
constant chord, and employs the ultralight-style norm of aluminum
tubing and Dacron sailcloth covering. Stout and agile, the
Flightstar has an excellent history thus far. Best of all, little or
no special building skills are required.
The Flightstar will take off at 160', climb at 1100 fpm, and
cruise at some 75 mph. With only 60 hours needed to build this bird,
the craft can be in the air and offering plenty of fun in no time.
The 10-gal fuel tank offers a 180-mile range, and has a payload of
some 480 lbs.
Flightstar Formula/Spyder
ZOOM REPORT: The people who run Flightstar are old and
trusted friends of mine. I know them to be ethical, proper
business-people, so we have very good vibes for their future. The
aircraft is a sweetheart and has capabilities that go beyond even
what the manufacturer will admit. Extremely docile, the bird
performs well on minimal horsepower and the two-seat version makes
for an excellent introduction to the single-place aircraft. This
aircraft was our choice for 1994's "Best New Ultralight"
and reports over the last two years have confirmed that distinction
was well deserved. FMI: Flightstar Inc, POB 760, Ellington, CT 06029
USA Aircraft Ratings: Flightstar Formula/Spyder
- Design/Engineering: A-. Well-designed, rugged aircraft.
- Ground Handling: B+. No tricks, no trouble.
- Flight Characteristics: B+. Great little airplane.
- Company Profile: A-. Somewhat new, but excellent customer
service reports.
- Kit/Plans: B.
- Bang for the Buck: B+. A very good value.
- Risk Factor: 2.
- Final Grade: B+. A fun little machine. Highly Recommended
The above courtesy of: http://www.av8r.net/issues/march96/top12.htm
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