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into what are described as ultralight aircraft, advanced ultralight
aircraft,
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aircraft, amateur built aircraft, ELSA or homebuilt
aircraft in the United States and Canada. These include
weight shift aircraft, more commonly known as trikes,
powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders.
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Bailey Moyes Tempest?ultralight glider
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The Tempest is an ultralight sailplane
manufactured by Moyes
Microlites Pty. Ltd., Australia.
It is assembled by Moyes-Bailey Ultralights at Quest Air in
Florida (6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland, FL 34736,
USA, 652-429-0213).
"The Tempest is an ultralight sailplane designed and built
to take advantage of modern technology and materials. The
technology used in the construction of hang gliders in the
form of wire-braced aluminum tubing with dacron wing
surfaces has been borrowed and extended to produce the
Tempest.
The unique features of the Tempest are that the
airframe and airfoil structures are constructed of tubular
aluminum in a unique construction. The wings are
strut-braced and internally wire-braced. The wing surfaces
are and control surfaces are covered with stabilised Dacron
constructed precisely to be slipped on to the corresponding
airframe. This design makes inspection and repairs simple
and lesss expensive. The Tempest owes its lightness and
strength to this design." |
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"The cockpit is a moulded fibreglass
monocoque design and will seat a pilot up to 6'3" (190 cm)
and a weight of 240 pounds (110 kg). The canopy is made to
hinge open to the left side giving full exposure for a pilot
to enter and exit. A second section and frame is available
to completely close the cockpit for cold weather [the
standard canopy leaves a 1' (30 cm) opening at the aft end
for fresh air entry]."
"The Tempest is controlled by standard
3-axis controls plus spoilers and dive brakes.
Differentially coupled ailerons give good roll control. A
full-flying elevator gives instant pitch response. The
rudder is connected to adjustable leg-length pedails and
give the glider direction. Spoilers [actuating on the top
surface] are coupled together to form dive brakes and are
operated by cable using the left hand. The tow release is
also operated by cable using the left hand. Aerotows
necessitate a tow from under the nose of the cockpit and the
release in mounted in this position, and the Tempest is
supplied with the release."
"The Tempest is easily towed by any
ultralight having a tow system and sufficient power at 40-50
mph. The pilot will find exceptional handling and visibility
through the ample canopy. Gliding flight compares exactly as
with any sailplane, with the exception of flight speeds,
which are lower." |
Bailey Moyes Tempest ultralight -
experimental lightsport aircraft |
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