Buckeye Dream Machine
The Buckeye Dream Machine is an American powered parachute that was designed and produced by Buckeye Industries.[1]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as a two-place ultralight trainer. It features a parachute-style high-wing, two seats in tandem, tricycle landing gear and a single 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503 engine in pusher configuration. The 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 liquid-cooled engine was a factory option.[1]
The aircraft is built from a combination of bolted aluminium and 4130 steel tubing. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension. The aircraft was factory supplied in the form of an assembly kit that requires 30-40 hours to complete.[1]
Specifications (Dream Machine)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Empty weight: 300 lb (136 kg)
- Gross weight: 800 lb (363 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 26 mph (23 kn; 42 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-3. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
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