Aces High Cuby II
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Aces High Cuby II experimental
aircraft, experimental
lightsport aircraft, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer
- Aces High Cuby II
No longer in business/No longer in production.
The Cuby II is a high-wing, dual-control, ultralight
trainer produced in Canada. Depending on your engine choice,
the Cuby II may be considered an experimental aircraft.
It has been tested and readily accepted in Canada, England,
Italy, Hungary, and India (talk about a worldly craft). More
than 200 kits were sold since its introduction in 1983.
The Cuby II weighs 530 lbs and can carry a payload of 456
lbs with full fuel. The craft is constructed of welded-steel
tubing, aluminum, and fabric. A Rotax 503 is the standard
engine although Hirth, Rotax, Mosier, JPX, or Emdair engines
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The 503 will give
you a rate of climb of 600 fpm, cruise of 80+ mph, and top
speed of 110 mph. Stall speed is 30 mph. Fuel capacity is 12
or 24 gal. You'll see a cruise range of 240 miles on 12 gal.
You also have the option of two or three-blade prop. The
service ceiling lo 15,000'. The Cuby II is
18.4' in length and just under 56 in height. Wingspan is
33.5' and wing area is In I sq ft. The wings are made of
aluminum and covered with fabric. Structural limits provided
by the manufacturer are +6 and -3 G. Cabin width is 39" with
31" of legroom and 36" of headroom. The Cuby II will
accommodate pilots between 5' and 6'8".
Options available included floats, skis, folding wings,
quick-build kit, and accessories for crop dusting.
Setup/disassembly time is 20 minutes. The folding wings can
be folded in a mere 5 minutes.
Build time on this aircraft is about 200 hours.
Wing Failure Advisory on
the Cuby II in PDF format. |
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Aces High Cuby II
experimental homebuilt lightsport aircraft |
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