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Nova 1 ultralight, experimental
lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer/Southern
Aviation
At Sun N Fun 1998 a craft built by Starlite
Engineering called the Nova 1 was on static display.
The pilot sits on a seat out in front of the wing with the
engine on a "pylon" above and behind him. While the company
did not have a commercial display this year, a Nova 1 was at
the show.
The pilot demonstrated all week long the handling
capabilities of this beautiful little craft. Last year Nova
1 was shown with only a little single cylinder engine. The
craft flying this year was powered by what looked to be a
503 dual carb Rotax putting out about 50 hp. |
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Cruise looked to come in
about 55 mph, take off distance in windy conditions was
about 50 feet with about 150 needed on calmer evening
flights. The demonstrated climb rate was very impressive,
but then again anything that light with that kind of power
had better do more than just look pretty."
The craft features all composite construction, in an open
air configuration. The craft is designed around the U.S.
part 103 legal ultralight, with its weight coming in at just
under 254 lbs. It cruises along at 45/50 mph with a climb
rate of about 500 feet a minute using a little Zenoah
engine. The company estimated building times to be in the 50
to 60 hour range.
At Sun N Fun 2008 Southern Aviation announced they are now manufacturing the NOVA-1 aircraft
as a PART 103 ultralight. This means you will not need a pilot's license to
fly the NOVA-1. The NOVA-1 weighs 253 pounds with a 447 ROTAX
stall speed is 25 mph, cruise speed 63 miles an hour. The NOVA-1 aircraft is
built using S glass, aluminum, and steel. All fiberglass parts are vacuum
bagged and oven cured, all steel parts are tig welded.
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| Nova 1 Specifications with Rotax
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Maximum level speed 63mph
Normal cruising speed 55mph
Stalling speed 25mph
Rate of climb 900fpm
Take-off run 65ft.
Landing run 100ft.
Service ceiling 12,000ft. |
Span 26ft.
Length 19ft.
Wing area 84sq. ft.
Wing loading (maximum) 7.4lbs/sq. ft.
Empty weight 253 lbs.
Gross weight 625 lbs.
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Nova 1 ultralight -
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