Easy Riser
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aircraft, amateur built aircraft, ELSA or homebuilt
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weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes,
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Easy Riser ultralight, experimental
lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer/www.pioneerflyer.com
Some people have inquired about
buying Easy Riser plans. Plans for the Easy Riser are
actually assembly instructions for the pre-fabricated parts
and there are no detail drawing from which the parts can be
made.
In addition, some of the parts would be very difficult to
make from scratch because complex tooling is required to
make the parts. Bottom line, a person cannot build the Easy
Riser from scratch using the plans provided in the kit.
Larry is only marketing an improved performance,
foot-launched, Easy Riser kit as a glider. |
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He had started developing a powered version
but ultimately decided to terminate the project. Currently,
we don't know anyone offering power packages or landing gear
for the Easy Riser so anyone wishing to add power to the
Easy Riser will need to design their own unit or copy a
previous design.
We would go so far as to suggest that a power unit mounting
on the Easy should not weigh more than 35-40 pounds and have no
more than 15-20 horsepower. We have found that the Hirth
F-36 engine (a Solo 210 engine marketed by Hirth, about 15
hp) is an engine currently in production that, along with
the 2.5:1 reduction unit and F-4 propeller has made a good
power unit for the Easy. This package is used a lot by
foot-launched powered parachutes. I use it on my Easy.
The Hirth
F-36 engine can be purchased from RECREATIONAL POWER
EQUIPMENT, 419-585-7002 and ask that the
engine be equipped with a Tillotson HR carburetor. My 1979 Power Package plans
($30) and/or my 1979 Crosswind landing gear plans ($30) are
available for purchase.
The plans include detail part drawings and dimensions plus
some pictures. They provide a good idea of where we beefed
up the Easy Riser's structure, one way to mount whatever
engine you decide to use, approximately where to put the
thrust line, and one way to mount a landing gear.
(Hint: the engine was rotated 2.5 degrees to compensate for the
Mac 101'storque.)
Plans are supplied on computer CD so add $10 if you want a
printed copy of the plan set in addition to the CD.
To order plans, send an email to me including your shipping
address and I will have PayPal email an invoice to you which
you can pay using a credit card (You do not need a PayPal
account,). Of course, cash or check mailed to me will work
too. A harness is not supplied with the kit but Larry is
planning to sell a swing seat type harness as an accessory.
The final design and price has not yet been determined.
There is a hammock type seat available that works well on
the Easy Riser. It was designed by Jack McCornack
years ago and can now be obtained (while
they last) from Dave Froble, 724-529-0450. The cost is around $60. |
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EASY RISER ? Specifications |
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Wingspan |
30 ft. |
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Length |
9 ft. |
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Height |
4 ft. |
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Wing Area |
170 sq. ft. |
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Empty Weight |
120 lbs. |
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Gross Weight |
320 lbs. |
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Power Plant |
McCullough Mc101 2 cyl.
Inline |
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Maximum Speed |
40 mph |
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Cruise Speed |
25 mph |
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Minimum Speed |
19 mph |
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Rate of Climb |
300-400 ft. per min. |
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Ceiling |
9000 ft. |
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Range |
80-100 mi. |
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Stall Speed |
20 mph |
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Take Off Role |
300 ft. |
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Easy Riser ultralight -
experimental lightsport aircraft |
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