As its name implies, the Spirit 103 was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 205 lb (93 kg). It features a parachute-style high-wing, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and originally a single 45 hp (34 kW) 2si 460 engine in pusher configuration. The 40 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 and 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engines are used on current models.[1][2]
Early models used a large sized 500 sq ft (46 m2) parachute, whereas current models use a smaller and faster 400 sq ft (37 m2) wing.[1][2]
The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and stainless steel tubing. It features a double ring propeller guard that has been roll-over tested. The 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal) fuel tank is made from aluminium. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals, or optionally a control stick, that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates gas strut suspension. The aircraft is factory supplied in the form of an assembly kit that requires 30–50 hours to complete.[1]
Originally marketed by the factory under their own name, the aircraft is now marketed under the brand name Blue Heron, although the manufacturer remains the same.[1][2]
^ abcdHeldeberg Designs (n.d.). . Archived from the original on January 9, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
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heldeberg, spirit, also, called, blue, heron, spirit, american, powered, parachute, designed, produced, heldeberg, designs, altamont, york, spirit, role, powered, parachute, national, origin, united, states, manufacturer, heldeberg, designs, status, production. The Heldeberg Spirit 103 also called the Blue Heron Spirit 103 is an American powered parachute designed and produced by Heldeberg Designs of Altamont New York 1 Spirit 103 Role Powered parachute National origin United States Manufacturer Heldeberg Designs Status In production Contents 1 Design and development 2 Specifications Blue Heron Spirit 103 3 References 4 External linksDesign and development editAs its name implies the Spirit 103 was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules including the category s maximum empty weight of 254 lb 115 kg The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 205 lb 93 kg It features a parachute style high wing single place accommodation tricycle landing gear and originally a single 45 hp 34 kW 2si 460 engine in pusher configuration The 40 hp 30 kW Rotax 447 and 50 hp 37 kW Rotax 503 engines are used on current models 1 2 Early models used a large sized 500 sq ft 46 m2 parachute whereas current models use a smaller and faster 400 sq ft 37 m2 wing 1 2 The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and stainless steel tubing It features a double ring propeller guard that has been roll over tested The 5 U S gallons 19 L 4 2 imp gal fuel tank is made from aluminium In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals or optionally a control stick that actuate the canopy brakes creating roll and yaw On the ground the aircraft has lever controlled nosewheel steering The main landing gear incorporates gas strut suspension The aircraft is factory supplied in the form of an assembly kit that requires 30 50 hours to complete 1 Originally marketed by the factory under their own name the aircraft is now marketed under the brand name Blue Heron although the manufacturer remains the same 1 2 Specifications Blue Heron Spirit 103 editData from Manufacturer 2 General characteristicsCrew one Length 8 ft 6 in 2 59 m Wingspan 39 ft 6 in 12 04 m Height 6 ft 0 in 1 83 m Wing area 400 sq ft 37 m2 Empty weight 235 lb 107 kg Gross weight 580 lb 263 kg Fuel capacity 5 U S gallons 19 L 4 2 imp gal Powerplant 1 Rotax 503 twin cylinder two stroke air cooled aircraft engine 50 hp 37 kW Performance Cruise speed 32 mph 51 km h 28 kn Rate of climb 700 ft min 3 6 m s Wing loading 1 45 lb sq ft 7 1 kg m2 References edit a b c d e Cliche Andre Ultralight Aircraft Shopper s Guide 8th Edition page D 8 Cybair Limited Publishing 2001 ISBN 0 9680628 1 4 a b c d Heldeberg Designs n d Blue Heron Spirit 103 Archived from the original on January 9 2011 Retrieved March 14 2012 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Heldeberg Spirit 103 amp oldid 1065930414, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
