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The airframe and coverings are now manufactured by Aeros in Kiev, Ukraine, a company 1 visited barely a month ago. Once built by Synairgy in France, production moved to the eastern country in 1997. Aeros has won market favor in the US. and around the world for its attractively-priced and good flying hang gliders. They also make trike wings for Sabre and many others, so their entry to fixed-wing ultralights made in the manner of hang gliders is a logical development. The Sky Ranger is built as an "ultra-fast build kit" with the flaps, ailerons, tail plane, vertical stabilizer, rudders, and elevator coming ready built and covered. The rest of the airframe is referred to as "a number of subassemblies pre assembled." In addition, the factory says, "All joints come with the bolts already in position and attachment brackets already in their places." Tony Berman says that covering the Sky Ranger was one of the easier jobs as the covering merely slips on and ties up, a big différence over conventional dope-and-fabric covering which then requires priming and painting. You save both time and money with the Dacron solution. As sharp readers probably noticed, Green Landings advertises good prices on all models of Sky Rangers and bas clear pricing about the cost to build it for you. Even if the task is supposedly quick and simple, it still takes 100 hours or more, making the Green Landing's offer of interest to many time starved pilots. The basic Sky Ranger kit, without engine, runs just under $11,000. Add the 50-hp Rotax 503 plus mounts, exhaust, (non-electric) prop, and your choice of colors, and you' Il pay $14,500. Decide you need the 80-horse Rotax 912 plus its electric starter and vou ' Il spend almost $23,000. Despite the higher price of the Rotax 912 equipped model, Helms says, -I have looked at it and I'm convinced the 912 is the way to go." He calculated purchase price. overhaul and maintenance and fuel consumption and believes the 4 stroke engine is worth the considerable extra cost . Big engine or little, the skyranger makes an interesting new choice for flight schools and private owners. You might; even try the European club system since the ultralight is aimed at multiple pilot use. Either way, you might find your home on the Sky Ranger. |
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FLIGHT TEST and REPORT done by DAN JOHNSON (USUA 15) he has been flying for more than 30 years, logging nearly 5,000 hours in many types of aircraft from hang gliders and paragliders to ultralights, sailplanes and twin-engine general aviation aircraft. Dan is an FAA-rated commercial pilot and CK whose focus these days is on ultralights and microlights. He has flown and photographed more than 200 différent models in a writing career spanning 2 decades. He serves as vice president of marketing for BRS and owns an interest in several aviation enterprises. |
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CENTER STICK - Instructor and student share the common, joystick and the student can use his right hand, leaving the left for the throttle in good preparation for flying many aircraft. Note the brake on the front of the stick. |
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