AeroLites AeroSkiff
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| AeroSkiff | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Two-seat ultralight amphibian |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aerolites |
| Number built | ~9 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1995 |
The Aerolites AeroSkiff is an American two-seat ultralight amphibian built by Aerolites Inc.[1] The aircraft is sold either completed or as a kit for home builders.[1]
The Aeroskiff is a braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Rotax 582 driving a pusher propeller.[1] It has an open cockpit for a pilot and passenger and a retractable landing gear for land or sea operation.[1][2][3]
The aircraft is too heavy for the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules.[3] Despite its repositionable landing gear, it can fit into the US light-sport aircraft classification since it is intended for operation on water.
Operational history
By 1998 the company had reported that two examples were flying.[4]
Specifications
Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006, 2011/2012 and 2015/16[1][2][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 29 ft 9 in (9.06 m)
- Wing area: 156 sq ft (14.5 m2)
- Empty weight: 564 lb (256 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,067 lb (484 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 , 65 hp (48 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 95 mph (152 km/h, 83 kn)
- Stall speed: 38 mph (61 km/h, 33 kn)
