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Single place Part 103 ultralights in the United States are defined as single place ultralight aircraft that weigh 254 lbs or less, have a stall speed not more than 24 knots, a top speed of 55 knots, and carry no more than 5 gallons of fuel. To fly a legal Part 103 ultralight aircraft in the United States the pilot does not require a pilot license. Single place aircraft weighing more than 254 lbs. in the U.S. require a pilots license and must be built as experimental, amateur built, homebuilt aircraft. These include weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes, powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders. Single place ultralights in Canada can weigh up to 1200 lbs. and an ultralight pilots license is required to fly them.

 
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Titan Tornado ultralight, Titan Tornado ultralight aircraft, Titan Tornado ultra lite plane, experimental amateur built aircraft.

If everything is done just right, the charts say that a minimally equipped Titan Tornado can be made ultralight legal... and what you'd get is a bird that fills the ultralight capabilities roster to the max... in terms of fun as well as performance.

Translation: If you like the idea of owning a legal ultralight that's beefier than other aircraft of this genre—it has quite a wide flight envelope and offers responsive control—this may be your bird.

The Titan Tornado is an all-metal, high-cantilever wing, trike-geared ultralight that offers generously proportioned flaps, a completely welded fuselage frame, a full enclosure, a pusher-mounted Rotax, and some of the nicest handling you'll find in an ultralight.

Top speed is listed as 90 mph and the bird cruised to Oshkosh at 60 mph (not too shabby—and the payload isn't either, 380 lbs). Both the control harmony and stability are quite good and the takeoff handling is remarkably improved by the fact that the aircraft rotates (pitch-wise) far easier and flares better on landing. The nose gear turn ratio, though, is a bit on the sharp side and invites some over controlling if you're not ready for it. In flight, the Titan offers very light control pressures and a fairly decent blend of yaw/roll harmony, though the rudder (like most aircraft of this genre) is minimally separated. Pitch stability is very good and the pitch trim does a great job of reasserting a new trim attitude with little effort. Static pitch stability was uncommonly good though the dynamic end was a little slow through the recovery cycle.

The visibility over the nose is very good and the large windshield ensures that you won't miss much. Stalls are pretty mild, although aggressive, accelerated stalls produce a more aggressive break with an uncharacteristically mild recovery, even when left hands-off. The Titan spins well, but you're going to need lots of rudder and all the elevator you've got.

Landing is a simple if slightly solid affair (not a lot of shock absorption in the low, squat gear). The flaps do a nice job of slowing the beast and allowing a slower approach than those little wings seem able to handle. With less than 50 mph over the fence, a low flare and a bit of slip (to kill off the effects of the crosswind) got us down and stopped in just over 400'... a little practice might lower that number quite a bit. No special tools are required. This is a truly outstanding little aircraft.

Titan Tornado

ZOOM REPORT: Want a rocket ship with good manners? Then this has to be your bird. The Tornado is a rowdy little thing in the hands of those who want to play but a pleasant stability profile and sedate pilot requirements make it a sweet thing for the neophyte, as well. This bird is very playful, very sturdy, and priced affordably. That's a good combination of features for any airplane. 

USA Aircraft Ratings: Titan Tornado

  • Design/Engineering: A-. Lovely machine!
  • Ground Handling: B+.
  • Flight Characteristics: A-. A hot rod... with a heart of gold.
  • Company Profile: B+. And improving!
  • Kit/Plans: B+. Nice documentation.
  • Bang for the Buck: B+.
  • Risk Factor: 2. Company is making great strides.
  • Final Grade: A-. Highly Recommended.

    For more information contact
    Titan Aircraft
    2730 Walter Main Rd.
    Geneva, OH 44041

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