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The aircraft was designed to comply with the Canadian [[Advanced ultralight]] rules and is also listed as an approved US [[light-sport aircraft]]. It features a [[strut-braced]] [[high-wing]] a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] or [[conventional landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|accessdate = 19 May 2012|last = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]|date = 2012}}</ref> |
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Canadian [[Advanced ultralight]] rules and is also listed as an approved US [[light-sport aircraft]]. It features a [[strut-braced]] [[high-wing]] a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] or [[conventional landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|accessdate = 19 May 2012|last = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]|date = 2012}}</ref> |
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The aircraft is made from [[6061-T6 aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|32|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} has an area of {{convert|168|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. Standard engines include the {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912UL]] and the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplants. The aircraft can also be mounted on floats and skis. The R-80 designation indicates |
The aircraft is made from [[6061-T6 aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|32|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} has an area of {{convert|168|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. Standard engines include the {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912UL]] and the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplants. The aircraft can also be mounted on floats and skis. The R-80 designation indicates that the aircraft was originally designed for a [[Rotax]] engine of {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="WDLA11" /> |
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Revision as of 22:35, 19 May 2012
| R-80 | |
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| Role | Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | CADI Canadian Light Aircraft Sales and Service Bushcaddy |
| Designer | Jean Eudes Potvin |
| Introduction | 1994 |
| Status | In production |
The Bushcaddy R-80 is a Canadian ultralight and light-sport aircraft that was designed by Jean Eudes Potvin in 1994 and produced by CADI, Canadian Light Aircraft Sales and Service (CLASS) and now Bushcaddy of Lachute, Quebec. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Canadian Advanced ultralight rules and is also listed as an approved US light-sport aircraft. It features a strut-braced high-wing a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from 6061-T6 aluminum sheet. Its 32 ft (9.8 m) has an area of 168 sq ft (15.6 m2) and flaps. Standard engines include the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplants. The aircraft can also be mounted on floats and skis. The R-80 designation indicates that the aircraft was originally designed for a Rotax engine of 80 hp (60 kW).[1]
Specifications (R-80)
Data from Bayerl and Bushcaddy[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 22 ft 1 in (6.73 m)
- Wingspan: 32 ft (9.8 m)
- Wing area: 168 sq ft (15.6 m2)
- Empty weight: 710 lb (322 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg) (1500 lbs with factory approval)
- Fuel capacity: 90 litres (20 imp gal; 24 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 101 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 105 mph (169 km/h, 91 kn) at 75% power
- Stall speed: 34 mph (55 km/h, 30 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
- Service ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,900 m)
- g limits: +5.7/-3.8
- Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)
- Wing loading: 8.9 lb/sq ft (43 kg/m2)
References
- ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 35. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ Bushcaddy (2012). "R-80 Two place". Retrieved 19 May 2012.