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Aircraft Pilot is a directory of aircraft that generally fit
into what are described as ultralight aircraft, advanced ultralight
aircraft,
light sport aircraft, experimental light sport aircraft, experimental
aircraft, amateur built aircraft, ELSA or homebuilt
aircraft in the United States and Canada. These include
weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes,
powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders.
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Aero Dovron Esprit ultralight
motor glider, experimental
aircraft, experimental
lightsport aircraft, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer/Distributor David Bogue
230 Juno Street
Jupiter, FL 33458
561-746-0210
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Dobroslav Hajek
216 Hibiscus Street
Jupiter FL 33458
561-747-6705
Esprit DD 1 ultralight motor glider - For
those of you looking for something with a little more glide
ratio than an ultralight can supply - check out the Esprit DD
1.
The Esprit DD 1 has a 43 foot wing span, is
21 feet long with a 105 square feet of wing. |
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At 254 lbs empty weight, 485 gross weight and 5
gallon fuel capacity it fits into the U.S. ultralight category!
Power is supplied by two Solo 15 hp. engines,
mounted at the rear of each wing, using belt reduction drives. The
propellers on the model flying at the show were ground adjustable
and folded back for better aerodynamics when the engines are shut
off.
Stall speed comes in at 25 mph. while the VNE is
pegged at 80 mph. Glide ratio on the Esprit DD 1 comes in at 26:1.
Take off distance at the show on a grass strip
looked to be around 250 feet, with landings requiring around 400
feet.
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Aero Dovron Esprit
experimental homebuilt lightsport aircraft |
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