AeroLites AeroSkiff

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AeroSkiff
General information
TypeTwo-seat ultralight amphibian
National origin United States
Manufacturer Aerolites
Number built~9
History
First flight1995

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]

Contents

Design and development

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 fromWorld Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006, 2011/2012 and 2015/16 [1] [2] [3]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related lists

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2005/2006". World Directory of Light Aviation. Pagefast Ltd, England: 130. 2005. ISSN   1368-485X.
  2. 1 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. 1 2 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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