Wings of Freedom Phoenix 103
| Phoenix 103 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Amateur-built aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Wings of Freedom |
| Status | In production (2012) |
| Unit cost |
US$9,999 (2011) |
| Developed from | Aero-Works Aerolite 103 |
The Wings of Freedom Phoenix 103 is an American amateur-built ultralight aircraft, produced by Wings of Freedom of Hubbard, Ohio. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
Design and development
The Phoenix 103 is based upon the discontinued Aero-Works Aerolite 103, for which Wings of Freedom has been providing parts. The aircraft was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg). The Phoenix 103 features a strut-braced high-wing, a single-seat open cockpit with a windshield, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 26.8 ft (8.2 m) span wing has an area of 124 sq ft (11.5 m2). The aircraft's recommended engine power range is 28 to 50 hp (21 to 37 kW) and standard engines used include the 50 hp (37 kW) Hirth F-23 two-stroke powerplant. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated as 100 hours.[1]
Operational history
By December 2011 the manufacturer reported that ten examples had been completed and flown.[1]
Specifications (Phoenix 103)
Data from Kitplanes[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Length: 17 ft (5.2 m)
- Wingspan: 26.8 ft (8.2 m)
- Wing area: 124 sq ft (11.5 m2)
- Empty weight: 254 lb (115 kg)
- Gross weight: 650 lb (295 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 5 U.S. gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F-23 twin cylinder, horizontally-opposed, two stroke aircraft engine, 50 hp (37 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Cruise speed: 63 mph (101 km/h; 55 kn)
- Stall speed: 28 mph (45 km/h; 24 kn)
- Range: 100 mi (87 nmi; 161 km)
- Rate of climb: 1,100 ft/min (5.6 m/s)
- Wing loading: 5.2 lb/sq ft (25 kg/m2)