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The Flightstar is a large family of single and two-seat, high wing, single engined kit aircraft that was produced by Flightstar Sportplanes of South Woodstock, Connecticut. In 2009 the rights, tooling and parts inventory were sold to Yuneec International of China when Flightstar Sportplanes' business was wound up.[1][2][3][4][5][6] DevelopmentFlightstar designer Tom Peghiny built the first Flightstar in the mid-1980s for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category with its maximum {{convert|254|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} empty weight requirement. The two-seat Flightstar II soon followed to fill the role of a trainer. The designs quickly became commercial successes and the basic design has been extensively developed over time. By 2007 over 700 single seaters had been sold.[1][5] All models are constructed from anodized aluminum tubing assembled with bolts. The fuselage is suspended from a keel tube that also mounts the engine at the front, the tail at the back and the wings. The wings are strut-braced and utilize jury struts. The wings and tail surfaces are covered in pre-sewn Dacron envelopes, which reduces construction time. The wings have full-span ailerons, while the tail features conventional elevators and rudder. The landing gear is a tricycle gear arrangement with bungee suspension on the main wheels. The nosewheel is steerable and mainwheel brakes are an available option. The reported construction time for the single seat models is 100 hours.[1][5] The fuselage is built around an overhead aluminum tube keel that mounts the tail at the back, the wings and fuselage in the centre and the engine at the front. The pod-type cockpit fairing is made from fibreglass and includes a windshield.[1] The two seat models all have side-by-side seating and have folding wings. Reported construction time for the current two seat models is 150 hours.[1][2][4][5] Reviewer Andre Cliche described the Flightstar line as: "a strong ultralight that is built to last" and particularly singled out the control system for praise saying: "the controls are well-balanced, light and authoritative."[1] In July 2009 a new single seat model was exhibited at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The e-Spyder is an electric-powered version of the Sportstar Spyder, developed by Tom Peghiny. The aircraft replaces the Spyder's two-stroke engine with a Yuneec Power Drive 20 {{convert|20|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor and two {{convert|28|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} Lithium polymer battery packs which provide a 40-minute endurance. The aircraft is intended to be developed into a commercially available kit and forecast to be available for under US$25,000.[7][8][9] The aircraft are also produced under licence in India by Albatross Flying Systems.[6] VariantsSingle seat
Original mid-1980s single seat ultralight with an empty weight of {{convert|250|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, powered by the {{convert|26|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 277 engine[1]
Improved single seat version with complete fairing and an empty weight of {{convert|320|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. First flown in 1987 Powered by the {{convert|42|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 447 or {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503 engine[2]
Further refined single seat version first flown in 1993. Partial or complete fairing and an empty weight of {{convert|280|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} with the {{convert|42|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 447. Can be operated in the US ultralight vehicle category if equipped with a lighter single-cylinder engine[2][4]
Fuselage, wings and tail of the Flightstar II with just a single seat fitted, intended for use on floats or to tow hang gliders. Empty weight of {{convert|340|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} with the {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503.[4][6]
Electric aircraft development of the Spyder in conjunction with Yuneec International of China. Equipped with a Yuneec Power Drive 20 {{convert|20|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor and two {{convert|28|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} lithium-polymer battery packs which provide a 40 minute endurance. First flown in July 2009. Qualifies as a US single seat ultralight with an empty weight of {{convert|253|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. In June 2013 it was announced that the aircraft would be produced, marketed and supported by GreenWing International.[6][7][8][9][10] In July 2013 the aircraft received German DULV certification, to become the first electric-powered aircraft to be certified by a national authority.[11][12] By 2014 GreenWing was out of business.[13] Two seat
Original two-seat ultralight trainer first flown in 1987 with an empty weight of {{convert|365|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} and powered by the {{convert|26|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 277 engine, {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503, {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} HKS 700E four-stroke or the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582[1][2][4]
Improved "Sport Light" two-seat version, first flown in 1994. Empty weight of {{convert|365|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, partial cockpit fairing was standard and full fairing optional. Powered by the {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503, {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} HKS 700E four-stroke or the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582[2][4]
Improved two-seat "Sport Cabin" version. Empty weight of {{convert|465|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, powered by the {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503, {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} HKS 700E four-stroke or the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582[5][6] Specifications (Flightstar II){{aircraft specifications|plane or copter?=plane |jet or prop?=prop |ref=Kitplanes[4] |crew=one |capacity=one passenger |payload main= |payload alt= |payload more= |length main= 15 ft 0 in |length alt=4.56 m |span main=32 ft 0 in |span alt=9.76 m |height main=7 ft 6 in |height alt=2.29 m |area main= 157 sq ft |area alt= 14.60 sq m |airfoil= |empty weight main= 430 lb |empty weight alt= 195 kg |loaded weight main= |loaded weight alt= |useful load main= 520 lb |useful load alt= 236 kg |max takeoff weight main= 950 lb |max takeoff weight alt= 431 kg |max takeoff weight more= |more general= |engine (jet)= |type of jet= |number of jets= |thrust main= |thrust alt= |thrust original= |afterburning thrust main= |afterburning thrust alt= |thrust more= |engine (prop)=HKS 700E |type of prop=two-cylinder four-stroke |number of props=1 |power main= 60 hp |power alt=45 kW |power original= |power more= |propeller or rotor?=propeller |propellers=1 |number of propellers per engine= |propeller diameter main= |propeller diameter alt= |max speed main= 96 mph |max speed alt=156 km/h |max speed more= |cruise speed main= 75 mph |cruise speed alt=122 km/h |cruise speed more |stall speed main= 36 mph |stall speed alt= 58 km/h |stall speed more= |never exceed speed main= |never exceed speed alt= |range main= 345 sm |range alt=559 km |ferry range main= |ferry range alt= |ferry range more= |ceiling main= 12,000 ft |ceiling alt= 3660 m |climb rate main= 800 fpm |climb rate alt= 4.06 m/s |loading main=6.05 lb/sq ft |loading alt=29.52 kg/sq m |thrust/weight= |power/mass main=15.83 lb/hp |power/mass alt=0.104 kW/kg |more performance= |armament= |guns= |bombs= |rockets= |missiles= |hardpoints= |hardpoint capacity= |avionics= }} See also{{aircontent|see also= |related= |similar aircraft=
|lists= }} References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-19 and B-80. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN|0-9680628-1-4}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 5 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 162-164. BAI Communications. {{ISBN|0-9636409-4-1}} 3. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.flyflightstar.com/default.htm|title = Flightstar Sportplanes|accessdate = 2009-10-13|last = Flightstar Sportplanes |authorlink = |year = n.d. |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110711013100/http://www.flyflightstar.com/default.htm |archivedate = 11 July 2011}} 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 49. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851 5. ^1 2 3 4 Downey, Julia: 2008 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 24, Number 12, December 2007, page 53. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851 6. ^1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 85, 102-103. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X 7. ^1 {{cite web|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FlightstarUltralightFirstFlightYuneecStartsUSFlightTesting_200774-1.html|title = Electric Flight Update: Flightstar Ultralight First Flight, Yuneec Starts U.S. Flight Testing |accessdate = 2009-07-23|last = Grady|first = Mary|authorlink = |date=July 2009}} 8. ^1 {{cite web|url = http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/AudioPodcast_TomPeghiny_FlightDesign_eSpyder_200966-1.html?kw=AVwebAudio|title = Interview with Flight Design's Tom Peghiny|accessdate = 2009-08-07|last = Grady|first = Mary|authorlink = |date=August 2009}} 9. ^1 {{cite web|url = http://www.flyespyder.com/|title = Yuneec-Flightstar e-Spyder|accessdate = 2009-10-14|last = Flightstar Sportplanes|authorlink = |year = 2009 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20091107050125/http://www.flyespyder.com/ |archivedate = 7 November 2009}} 10. ^{{cite news|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NewCompanyWillMarketYuneecElectricAircraft_208910-1.html|title = New Company Will Market Yuneec Electric Aircraft |accessdate = 27 June 2013|last = Grady|first = Mary|date = 27 June 2013| work = AVweb}} 11. ^{{cite news|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Germany-Certifies-Light-Electric-Plane-Airventure-yuneec-greenwing-espyder220144-1.html|title = German-Certified Light Electric Plane To Visit Osh |accessdate = 18 July 2013|last = Pew|first = Glenn|date = 15 July 2013| work = AVweb}} 12. ^Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 58. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. {{ISSN|1368-485X}} 13. ^{{cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/GreenWingInternational|title = GreenWing International|work=Facebook|accessdate = 10 January 2017|author = GreenWing International|date = 29 December 2013}} External links{{Commons category|Flightstar (aircraft)}}
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