Skyboy ultralight, Interplane Skyboy, Skyboy from
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The Griffin and
Skyboy from Interplane U.S.A
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Once bitten by the ultralight bug it is very hard to shake. Bill McClung
is a long time ultralight enthusiast who started out in ultralights with a
proven winner in the
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Empty
Weight: |
496
lbs. |
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Gross
Weight: |
1000
lbs. |
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Wing
Span: |
34
ft. |
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Wing
Area: |
163
sq. ft. |
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Engine: |
582
Rotax |
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Cruise
Speed: |
68
m.p.h. |
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Stall
Speed: |
40
m.p.h. |
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VNE: |
102
m.p.h. |
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Construction: |
Composite, metal, fabric |
Beaver ultralight line from Canada.
He has now found a new love - this time from the Czech republic. Bill was
at Sun N Fun with two new, at least new to the U.S. ultralight designs, as
well as several more conventional style of aircraft.
The Griffin which is a single place ultralight and Skyboy which is a
two place ultralight trainer are being built in the Czech republic and
then shipped into
the U.S. They are being produced and built to a certified standard in
Europe. This quality control was quite evident in the finish of the two
units on display.
Both craft can also be supplied as experimental aircraft kits
for pilots wanting to fly the planes with their conventional
license.
According to Bill the single place Griffin built from kit should take 200
hours, with the Skyboy taking about 500 hours. Construction used mates
composite fairings etc, with standard aircraft covering materials. The
design has been flying since 1984.
The Griffin when powered by a 503, will take about 200 feet to get into
the air, climb out at around 900 feet per minute and cruise around along
at 80 mph. The Skyboy meets the requirements for a two place ultralight
trainer.
Interplane LLC
30 Lee Gate Lane
Grosse Pointe Farms
MI 48236
313-882-3400 |
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