The Meadowlark Ultralight Meadowlark is an American ultralight aircraft that was designed by Jim Higgs and produced by the Meadowlark Ultralight Corporation. The Meadowlark was supplied only as a factory completed aircraft.[1][2]
The aircraft fuselage is made from aluminum tubing. Its 35 ft (10.7 m) span wing is constructed in a similar manner to the Ultraflight Lazair's wing. It is built from D-cell spar and leading edge, with foam ribs bonded to the spar. The wing is then covered with transparent Mylar film for covering. The wing incorporates a quick-folding mechanism that allows it to be folded back along the fuselage for ground transport or for storage. The pilot is accommodated on an open seat without a windshield. The landing gear features suspension on all wheels and a steerable nosewheel. The Cuyuna 430R engine of 30 hp (22 kW) is mounted in front of the wing, above the pilot.[1][2]
Due to its introduction just before the collapse of the US ultralight industry in 1984, the design was not a commercial success and only a small number were completed and sold.[1]
Specifications (Meadowlark)edit
Data from Cliche and the Virtual Ultralight Museum[1][2]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Length: 19 ft (5.8 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft (11 m)
Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Wing area: 136 sq ft (12.6 m2)
Empty weight: 251 lb (114 kg)
Gross weight: 550 lb (249 kg)
Fuel capacity: 3.7 U.S. gallons (14 L; 3.1 imp gal)
^ abcdVirtual Ultralight Museum (n.d.). "Meadowlark". Retrieved December 3, 2011.
External linksedit
Photo of a Meadowlark
April 11, 2024
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