TYPE: Single-seat ultralight kitbuilt.

PROGRAMME: Derived from Pioneer Flightstar II. Can conform to FAR Pt 103.

CURRENT VERSIONS: Spyder: Standard version, as described.
Formula: High-performance upgraded model with wider windscreen and cockpit doors for cold weather flying; now discontinued.

CUSTOMERS: Total of 112 kits sold, and 110 flying, by mid-2001.

COSTS: Spyder US$10,995 without engine (2003).

DESIGN FEATURES: Flightstar FS-I-2 aerofoil. Wings fold for storage and transportation. Optional BRS parachute recovery system.

FLYING CONTROLS: As Flightstar II SL.

STRUCTURE: As Flightstar II SL.

LANDING GEAR: As Flightstar II SL.

POWER PLANT: One 31.0 kW (41.6 hp) Rotax 447 UL-2V driving Tennessee two-blade or three-blade propeller. Options include 37.0 kW (49.6 hp) Rotax 503 UL-2V and 47.8 kW (64.1 hp) Rotax 582 UL. Standard fuel capacity 18.9 litres (5.0 US gallons; 4.2 Imp gallons); optionally 37.9 litres (10.0 US gallons; 8.3 Imp gallons).

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL:

  • Wing span: 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in)
  • Length overall: 5.03 m (16 ft 6 in)
  • Height overall: 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in)

AREAS:

  • Wings, gross: 13.38 m² (144.0 sq ft)

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:

  • Weight empty: 127 kg (280 lb)
  • Max T-O weight: 294 kg (650 lb)

PERFORMANCE:

  • Never-exceed speed (VNE): 83 kt (154 km/h; 96 mph)
  • Max operating speed: 74 kt (137 km/h; 85 mph)
  • Normal cruising speed: 48 kt (89 km/h; 55 mph)
  • Stalling speed: 28 kt (52 km/h; 32 mph)
  • Max rate of climb at S/L: 201 m (660 ft)/min
  • T-O run: 62 m (205 ft)
  • Landing run: 61 m (200 ft)
  • Range with standard fuel: 86 n miles (161 km; 100 miles)

The article appears in the following publication:
Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2004-2005. Jane's Information Group Ltd. 2004. ISBN: 0-7106-2614-2

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