Preceptor N3 Pup
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Preceptor N3 Pup ultralight, experimental
lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
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Manufacturer
Preceptor Aircraft
4250 US Highway 64/74A
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
www.preceptoraircraft.com
The Super Pup is an
eye-catching replica of the J-3 Piper Cub, but the Super Pup
has borne handy upgrades. As the company explains, it gives
its pilot the look, the sound, the feel of a real airplane."
The Super Pup was introduced in 1985, Upgrades include a
larger, 12-gal fuel tank, clipped wings, and a higher cruise
speed. Additional amenities available are wheel pants,
brakes, and the folding wing. |
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Flaps are optional. And don't worry,
operating the Super Pup remains economical, boasting a fuel
consumption of 1.8 gph. You'll need only about 300' to take
off and 150' to land. It will climb at 800 fpm to a cruise
speed of 85 mph (compared to a 60-mph cruise of the
ultralight Pup) with the same four stroke, two-cylinder,
40-hp engine. Endurance is 6.5 hours on the standard 12
gallon fuel tank. The wingspan is 26 feet, length 13.5 feet,
and height is 5 feet. Wing area's 104 ft.?, and the
structural limits are +8 and -3. You should be able to
stretch your legs out in the relative comfort leg room is
42.5 inches. The cabin is 22.8 inches wide and provides 39.5
inches of headroom. Gross weight is 630 pounds and payload
with fuel is 228 pounds.
This bird is made of tubing and fabric
and according to the company takes about 300 hours to build.
You can buy the complete kit including engine, prop, and
instruments. The company also offers a special builder
assistance program. You may also build the Super Pup from
plans. An info pack is available
ZOOM REPORT: As I've said before, the Super Pup will
give you more giggles per dollar than anything
around. Agile, well-balanced surfaces offer excellent
control. Good (actually better than good) ground handling
and a fast 80 to 85 mph cruise make the Super Pup a super
deal.
Design/Engineering: B.
Ground Handling: B-. Very good taildragger!
Flight Characteristics: B. Aggressive handling.
Kit/plans: B.
Bang for the Buck: A-
Final Grade: B+ |
Preceptor N3 Pup ultralight -
experimental lightsport aircraft |
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