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词条 Golden Circle Air T-Bird
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  1. Design and development

  2. Variants

  3. Specifications (Tierra II)

  4. References

  5. External links

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The Golden Circle Air T-Bird is a family of high-wing, strut-braced, pusher configuration ultralight aircraft that was produced by Teratorn Aircraft of Clear Lake, Iowa from 1983 to 1989 and then Golden Circle Air of De Soto, Iowa from 1989 until the mid-2000s. In 2011 the aircraft were back in production by Indy Aircraft. The aircraft is produced as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Design and development

The original version of the T-Bird family was the Teratorn Tierra which was introduced in 1983. The aircraft achieved early success in the ultralight market, particularly in its side-by-side seating version, the Tierra II. The design passed from Teratorn to Golden Circle Air in 1989 and the aircraft was renamed the T-Bird. Golden Circle Air went out of business in the mid-2000s and the design was out of production until 2011, when Indy Aircraft resumed building them. Over 4000 of all models have been built.[1][4][5][6][7][8][10][11]

The T-Bird is constructed from 6061-T6 aluminium tubing, bolted together, with the wing and tail surfaces covered in pre-sewn Mylar-coated Dacron envelopes. The cockpit area has a Lexan windshield and optional zippered cloth doors. The basic versions have conventional landing gear, with some models offering tricycle gear as an option. The cockpit controls consist of conventional rudder pedals and yoke control wheels. Construction time for the T-Bird I was reported as 60 hours.[1][2][4]

The Tierra II introduced a 13-position trim system and also 13-position flaps.[2]

The T-Bird I can qualify for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category if equipped with a light enough engine, such as the {{convert|28|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 277, although reviewers have indicated that due to the high-drag design the aircraft is under-powered.[1]

PilotMix describes the T-Bird I as "the most respected kit in the industry, and for good reason. It is absolutely the strongest and the easiest ultralight to build." Reviewer Andre Cliche calls it "robust...heavy and solid".[1][3]

Variants

Teratorn Tierra I

Original single seat model that first flew in 1983.[1]

Teratorn Tierra II

Two seats in side-by-side configuration ultralight trainer with a choice of a {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503 or {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 532 engine. First flew in 1983.[2][6]

Golden Circle Air T-Bird I

Single seat development of the Tierra I with an acceptable power range of {{convert|28|to|65|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, the standard engine is the {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503. Other engine options include the {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 447 and {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582.[1][3][4][6]

Golden Circle Air T-Bird II

Two seats in side-by-side configuration ultralight trainer, developed from the Tierra II. An acceptable power range of {{convert|64|to|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, the standard engine is the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582 with the {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 912 optional. Also marketed as the T-Bird Side-By-Side.[1][4][5][6]

Golden Circle Air T-Bird III

Three seats, with two front seats in side-by-side configuration and one rear seat or optional extended cargo space. The standard engine is the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582. Optional equipment includes agricultural spray gear, strut fairings and tundra tires. First flown in 1990, 78 were reported flying in 2004. Also marketed as the T-Bird Cargo.[4][6][8][9][10]

Golden Circle Air T-Bird Tandem TBT06

Two seats in tandem configuration. The standard engine is the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582. Optional equipment includes agricultural spray gear, strut fairings and tundra tires. First flew in 1992 and there were 21 reported flying in 1998. Discontinued around 2000.[4][6][7]

Indy Aircraft T-Bird I

Current production single seat model. The standard engine is the {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 447. Construction time 100 hours.[11][12]

Indy Aircraft T-Bird II

Current production two seat model. The standard engine is the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582. Construction time 140 hours.[11][12][13]

Specifications (Tierra II)

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References

1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-60 & B-106. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN|0-9680628-1-4}}
2. ^1 2 3 4 Teratorn Aircraft: 1984 Teratorn Tierra II The Legend Continues..., Teratorn Aircraft pamphlet, 1984.
3. ^1 2 {{Cite web|url = http://www.pilotmix.com/t-bird-i |title = Golden Circle Air, Inc T-Bird I|accessdate = 18 February 2015|last = Pilot Mix|authorlink = |year = }}
4. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 168-169. BAI Communications. {{ISBN|0-9636409-4-1}}
5. ^1 2 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 142. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
6. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 50. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
7. ^1 2 Downey, Julia: 2001 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 54. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
8. ^1 2 Downey, Julia: 2002 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 18, Number 12, December 2001, page 43. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
9. ^1 Newby-Gonzalez, Tori: 2004 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 20, Number 12, December 2003, page 59. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
10. ^1 2 Downey, Julia: 2005 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 61. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
11. ^1 2 3 Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 56. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
12. ^1 2 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 61. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
13. ^Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 63. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}

External links

{{commons category|Teratorn Tierra}}
  • Official website
  • Photo of Golden Circle T-Bird
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