TYPE: Tandem-seat ultralight.

PROGRAMME: Prototype (OK-IUG 10) flying by 2003. Name derived from a breed of sturdy, Alaskan dog.

COSTS: EUR90,000, plus tax, excluding instruments (2005).

DESIGN FEATURES: Constant-chord, high-mounted wings braced to lower longerons by streamlined V struts; rounded fin. Deep fuselage. Tailplane braced to lower longerons by V struts and to fin by wires.

FLYING CONTROLS: Conventional and manual. Horn-balanced elevators and plain rudder with flight-adjustable tab to port. Cable-actuated, three-stage Fowler flaps. Ailerons and elevators actuated by pushrods; rudder by cables.

STRUCTURE: Welded steel tube cockpit cage and riveted rear fuselage with fabric skin. Wing fabric-covered.

LANDING GEAR: Tailwheel type; fixed; two faired-in side Vs hinged to lower longerons, plus half-axles sprung on centreline with bungee cord. Hydraulic brakes. Mainwheels 9.00-6 (4 ply); solid, steerable tailwheel.

POWER PLANT: One 59.6 kW (79.9 hp) Rotax 912 UL flat-four driving a Woodcomp two-blade wooden propeller. Optionally 73.5 kW (98.6 hp) Rotax 912 ULS or 59.7 kW (80 hp) Jabiru 2200. Fuel in two wing tanks, combined capacity 80 litres (21.1 US gallons; 17.6 Imp gallons).

EQUIPMENT: Optional GRS 450 ballistic recovery parachute.

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL:

  • Wing span: 10.10 m (33 ft 1¾ in)
  • Length overall: 6.80 m (22 ft 3¾ in)
  • Height overall: 2.15 m (7 ft 0¾ in)

AREAS:

  • Wings, gross: 15.10 m² (162.5 sq ft)

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:

  • Weight empty: 280 kg (617 lb)
  • Max T-O weight: Ultralight: 450 kg (992 lb)
    • Option: 472 kg (1,040 lb)

PERFORMANCE:

  • Cruising speed at 80% power: 97 kt (180 km/h; 112 mph)
  • Econ cruising speed at 50% power: 81 kt (150 km/h; 93 mph)
  • Stalling speed: 29 kt (52 km/h; 33 mph)
  • Max rate of climb at S/L: 300 m (985 ft)/min
  • Range: 432 n miles (800 km; 497 miles)