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AeroSkiff
Role Two-seat ultralight amphibianType of aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Aerolites
First flight 1995
Number built ~9

The Aerolites AeroSkiff is an American two-seat ultralight amphibian built by Aerolites Inc. The aircraft is sold either completed or as a kit for home builders.

Design and development

The Aeroskiff is a braced high-wing monoplane powered by a Rotax 582 driving a pusher propeller. It has an open cockpit for a pilot and passenger and a retractable landing gear for land or sea operation.

The aircraft is too heavy for the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. 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.

Specifications

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006, 2011/2012 and 2015/16

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 29 ft 9 in (9.06 m)
  • Wing area: 156 sq ft (14.5 m)
  • 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)

See also

Related lists

References

Notes

  1. ^ "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006". World Directory of Light Aviation. Pagefast Ltd, England: 130. 2005. ISSN 1368-485X.
  2. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 17 Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 101. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1

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