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Still, I can see that a modestly priced Rotax 503 can perform well in a flight school environment. Many people love the 503 and you save a lot of up front cash (though one 912 argument is that total overhaul expenses will be lower in the long run). Climb is only in the range of 500 fpm, I'd estimate. Tony had not installed an altimeter so 1 couldn't be accurate in my measurements. Contrarily, Helms and his 200-pound friend found the Sky Ranger to do well even in Helms' hot home state of Arizona. Perhaps individual performance categories are tops in their class, but the entire package must be a good one. A Sky Ranger has won World Championship status two times since 1996 and 2000. Phillippe Zen, then a dealer for the Sky Ranger in France, won them both in his class. (3 AXIS UL AIRPLANE ) Helms is circumspect about this achievement. If it wins, it must be a pretty good performing ultralight, but is it the best? Well" Though hé may be striving for honesty, the truth is that it won, twice,that does mean something. Cruise was fairly speedy, thanks to the effect of the electric prop. I recorded a high of 88 mph during some runs while Prevot reports that a 80-horse Rotax 912 will only go about 93 (however, it was unclear if that aircraft includes an adjustable pitch. prop). Some claim higher speeds, but instrument error is always suspect in such measurements. Stalls occurred at low speeds, into the higher 30s, again dependent on instrument accuracy. But intuitively 1 felt I could sense the lighter weight of the smaller engine and lighter airframe. All stalls, power-on, power-off, and accelerated resisted any tendency to fall on a wing and the nose break was mild or nonexistent. Indeed, good for students and the rest of us. 1 did no spins or other edge maneuvers due lack of a parachute. ( a system installation is provided as serial for GRS PARCHUTTE) Arizona area, has the US. and Mexico distribution rights; Speedwing bas Canada. Acting as dealers through Sabre are Carlos Pereyra, owner of Arnet Pereyra who manufactures the amphibious Aventura and several other ultralights, and by Green Landings. Owner Kevin Green is enthusiastic about the Sky Ranger and has already reportedly sold several. |
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SIMPLE & SECURE - The seats are reasonably comfortable, are light, and tilt forward for access ta a cargo bag. Four-point seat belts at both positions are appreciated. |
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