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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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Hy Tek Hurricane experimental
aircraft, experimental
lightsport aircraft, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer
- Hy Tek Hurricane Aurora OR
No longer in production/No longer
in business.
The Hurricane is a single-seat trigear with the engine
mounted in front of the wing. The Hurricane is a three-time
winner in Best Type Assembly Kit at Sun 'n Fun.
It has an aerodynamic composite body and windshield. The
Hurricane HP Clipped Wing was introduced in 1992 and there
are more than 80 completed.It is powered by a 52-hp Rotax
503 engine with an adjustable-pitch prop. Other acceptable
engines include a Rotax 582 and Hirth 2706. |
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Cruise is 70 mph with the 503
and VNE is 100 mph. Rate of climb is a respectable 900 fpm.
Takeoff requires 100' and landing only 150'. Stall speed is
30 mph. Cruise range with the standard 10-gal fuel load is
100 miles. The service ceiling is 12,500'.Weighing in at 275
lbs. the Hurricane can carry a payload of 240 lbs with full
fuel.
Standing 8.3' in height and 16.8' in length, the craft is
constructed of metal, tubing, and fabric. Wingspan on the
bird is 26' with an area of 135 sq ft. wing loading is 3.8
lbs/sq ft and the structural limits are +8 and -6 G.
Original build time approximately 80 hours. Options included
a larger windshield, BRS parachute, and flaps.
ZOOM REPORT: Like its forebearers, the
Hurricane is a rugged beast with a responsive soul that
never seems to get too sensitive for new flyers. Agile,
attractive, and very much a ball to fly. It a solid value
and a definite contender for your flying dollar.
Design/Engineering: B+. Strong and run
Ground Handling: B+. Very docile.
Flight Characteristics: B+. Responsive but
not twitchy.
Kit/Plans: N/A. Insufficient data.
Bang for the Buck: B+. A pretty decent
value.
Risk Factor: N/A. Insufficient data.
Final Grade: N/A. Insufficient data. |
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Hy Tek Hurricane
experimental homebuilt lightsport aircraft |
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