Flightstar Spyder
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Light Sport 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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Flightstar Spyder ultralight, experimental
lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
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The single-place Flightstar is an
aircraft that benefits from a long legacy and one of the most intensive
engineering programs in the history of the business.
Originally produced by a
well-known aerospace firm, the latest version of the Flightstar has matured
nicely under the direction of a fellow who has passionately kept this design
alive and brought it into the 90's.
The 300-pound Flightstar can be powered by
447 or 503 powered Rotax engines, has light-but authoritative three-axis
controls, and a rugged trike landing gear that has withstood
the "Zoom-O-Crunch" on more than one occasion. |
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The 30-foot span wing is constant chord, and employs
the ultralight style norm of aluminum tubing and dacron sailcloth covering.
Stout and agile, the Flightstar has an excellent history thus far. Best of all,
little or no special building skills are required.
The Flightstar will climb at well over
1000 fpm, cruise at some 75 mph, and will take-off between 120 and 200 feet.
With only 60 hours needed to build this bird, the Flightstar can be in the air
and offering plenty of fun in no time at all. The 10-gallon fuel tank will give
you some 200 mile range, and has a payload of some 360 pounds.
FMI: Flightstar, Inc. POB 760, Ellington, CT 06029; (203) 875-8185.
Zoom Report:
The people that run Flightstar are old and trusted friends
of mine. I know them to be ethical and proper business-people, so we have good
vibes for their future. The aircraft is a sweetheart and has capabilities that
go beyond even what the manufacturer will admit. Extremely docile, the bird
performs well on minimal horsepower and their two-seat version makes for an
excellent introduction to the single place aircraft. Highly recommended.
USA Aircraft Ratings:
FLIGHTSTAR
Design/Engineering: A-. Well-designed,
rugged aircraft.
Ground Handling: B+. No tricks, no trouble.
Flight Characteristics: B+. Great little airplane.
Company Profile: A-. Very responsible.
Kit/Plans: B.
Bang For The Buck": B+. A very good value.
Final Grade: B+. A fun little machine. Very
conventional.
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Flightstar Spyder ultralight -
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