AeroLites AeroSkiff
| AeroSkiff | |
|---|---|
| Role | Two-seat ultralight amphibian |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aerolites |
| First flight | 1995 |
| Number built | ~9 |
| Unit cost |
US$30,000 (assembled, 2011) |
The Aerolites AeroSkiff is an American two-seat ultralight amphibian built by Aerolites Inc.[1] The aircraft is sold either completed or as a kit for home builders.[1] The Aeroskiff is a braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Rotax 582 driving a pusher propeller.[1] It has an open cockpit for a pilot and passenger and a retractable landing gear for land or sea operation.[1][2]
Operational history
By 1998 the company had reported that two examples were flying.[3]
Specifications
Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006 and 2011/2012[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 29 ft 9 in (9.06 m)
- Wing area: 156 ft2 (14.5 m2)
- Empty weight: 564 lb (256 kg)
- Gross weight: 1067 lb (484 kg)
- Powerplant: × Rotax 582, 65 hp (48 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 95 mph (152 km/h)
See also
- Related lists
References
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 5 "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006". Pagefast Ltd, England. 2005: 130. ISSN 1368-485X.
- 1 2 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ↑ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 101. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
External links
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