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词条 Rainbow Aerotrike
释义

  1. Design and development

  2. Operational history

  3. Variants

  4. Specifications (Scout with Spirit 14.8 wing)

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

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The Rainbow Aerotrike is a family of South African two-seat ultralight trikes, made by Rainbow Aircraft of Edenvale, Gauteng and available in kit form for amateur construction or fully assembled. The type has been noted for its long-distance flights.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Design and development

The current Aerotrike series comprises two variants of the same basic design, the Scout and Cobra. Both share the same basic design, including the two-seat carriage frame, suspension, steering and folding inverted "V" mast assembly. The Scout is equipped minimally, while the Cobra has many options as standard equipment, including a cockpit pod fairing, windshield, instrument panel, saddle bags and wheel pants.[1][6]

Both models require 30–40 hours to assemble from the supplied kit.[1]

Operational history

The Aerotrike series were the choice of Mike Blyth for his record long-distance flights. The first in 1995 was from Cape Town, South Africa to North Cape, Norway a distance of {{convert|10255|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} and the second was an around-the-world flight of {{convert|29000|mi|km|0|abbr=on}}.[1][2][3]

Variants

Cobra

Fully equipped version with full cockpit fairing. Standard engine is {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 912UL four-stroke with the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 912ULS optional. It was previously available with the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582 two-stroke powerplant. The standard wing is the Aeros Stream 16.2, with the Aeros Proto 15.5 and La Mouette wings as optional. Standard fuel is {{convert|21|u.s.gal}}. Still in production, 70 had been completed and flown by 2005.[1][2][5][6]

Naked Cobra

Cobra trike, but without the cockpit fairing included, making the aircraft lighter and less expensive.[6]

Safari

Very basic model without cockpit fairing. Standard engine is {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503 with the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582 two-stroke optional. When it was still in production the {{convert|74|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 618 was available. The standard wing is the Aerotrike Spirit 14.8. Out of production, 45 had been completed and flown as of 2000.[2][4]

Scout

Basic-equipped version without cockpit fairing, but with suspension. Standard engine is {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 503 with the {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582 two-stroke or {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} HKS 700E four-stroke engine optional. When it was still in production the {{convert|74|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 618 was available as well. The standard wing is the Aerotrike Spirit 14.8, with the Aerotrike Spirit 16.2, La-Mouette Ghost 12.9, La Mouette Ghost 14.9 and La-Mouette Chronos 16 wings as optional. Standard fuel is {{convert|13|u.s.gal}}. Still in production, 45 had been completed and flown as of 2000.[1][4][6][7]

Spirit

Fully equipped version with full cockpit fairing. Standard engine is {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Rotax 582 two-stroke. Standard fuel is {{convert|14|u.s.gal}}. No longer in production.[3]

Specifications (Scout with Spirit 14.8 wing)

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See also

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References

1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-1. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN|0-9680628-1-4}}
2. ^1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 108. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
3. ^1 2 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 235. BAI Communications. {{ISBN|0-9636409-4-1}}
4. ^1 2 Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 49. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
5. ^1 Downey, Julia: 2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 49. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
6. ^1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 219-220. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
7. ^1 {{Cite web|url = http://www.rainbowaircraft.co.za/Products.html/manuals.html/pdf_downloads/Scout%20Operators%20Manual%20Export%20Version%20(PDF%20Download).pdf|title = Aerotrike Scout Operator's Manual|accessdate = 18 February 2011|last = Rainbow Aircraft|authorlink = |year = n.d.}}
8. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.rainbowaircraft.co.za/Products.html/trikes_html/scout.html/scout.html|title = Scout|accessdate = 17 February 2011|last = Rainbow Aircraft|authorlink = |year = n.d.|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100816125917/http://rainbowaircraft.co.za/Products.html/trikes_html/scout.html/scout.html|archivedate = 16 August 2010|df = }}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.rainbowaircraft.co.za/}}
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