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Flightstar Sportplanes: Spyder, IISC, IISL And Flightstar Kits

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Published: June 15, 2007

Who were nicknamed Ullam and Bubs, never received a high school diploma and yet made one of the most significant contributions to science ever recorded? Wilbur and Orville Wright is the answer, the Wright Brothers who in 1903 achieved the first sustained, controlled flight in history. Their original biplane, the Flyer 1, hangs today in the Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institute on Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C.

Flight technology has advanced light years from the first powered flight of Orville Wright that covered 120 feet and lasted 12 seconds. The U.S. Airforce has put into active duty a stealth fighter jet, the F22 Raptor which can fly faster than the speed of sound without using afterburners and is almost invisible to radar. Air Bus recently put the A380 into service, a new jet that can carry up to 800 passengers. The A380 is nearly 240 feet in length, just 20 yards shy of a football field.

Flightstar Sportplanes make building and piloting an airplane available to the average person. Flightstar Sportplanes Inc., builds airplane kits that the average person can build and fly. Each of the Flightstar kits contains everything necessary to build a fully functional airplane. Wilbur and Orville would have loved this idea.

Flightstar kits are ready to assemble and all critical welding and pre drilling is completed before the kit is sent to the customer. All that is needed are basic hand tools to assemble the Flightstar Sportplanes. Each kit comes with directions that are detailed and easy to read with large fonts and plenty of CAD illustrations to confidently guide the soon-to-be pilot to completion.

The Flightstar IISL can be assembled and flight ready in a mere 120 hours. The IISL is a two passenger sport aircraft that has dual controls, so it can be used as a training aircraft. The Flightstar IISL comes with a standard Rotax 54 HP air cooled engine or with an optional Rotax 64 HP liquid cooled engine. Flightstar Sportplanes boast that this aircraft is rugged enough for the rigors of training and easy to land on wide stance landing gear even in a cross wind. Buying one of the standard model IISL Flightstar Sportplanes will cost from $18,095 to $22,895, depending on the options chosen. Additional options are available for the Flightstar IISL, which will increase the price.

The Flightstar IISC airplane is a slight upgrade from the IISL in that it has a sport cabin with zippered doors to make flying less subject to the weather conditions. The Flightstar IISC is also a two seat aircraft and it has a cruising speed of 65 mph and a range of 200 miles. Flightstar sportplanes provide the exhilaration of flying within the cost of an economy automobile; the Flightstar IISC costs between $19,095 to $23,895. A variety of options are available to upgrade the Flightstar IISC or to customize the color.

The most economical of the Flightstar Sportplanes is the Flightstar Spyder. This aircraft is manufactured with either the 447 (42 HP) or 503 (60 HP) Rotax engine. The Flightstar Spyder is a single seat airplane with a 30 foot wingspan and a range of 220 miles. Flightstar Sportplanes sell these kits for $14,895 - $15,895, depending on the engine option chosen. Additional options are also available to upgrade the Flightstar Spyder at an additional cost.

A variety of options to improve handling of the aircraft, speed, and comfort are available for purchase with Flightstar Sportplanes. Options include upgraded instruments, propellers, and harness systems. Additional structural upgrades include ballistic parachutes, brake systems, in-flight trim, and wing flap systems. Sport doors can also be added to increase pilot and passenger comfort.

Flightstar Sportplanes offer the average person the opportunity to not only fly, but to assemble their own aircraft. Flightstar kits offer an opportunity to gain hands on understanding how an airplane works before ever taking flight. Flightstar Sportplanes lead a growing sport flying industry that is fast becoming a favored activity among retiring baby boomers. Sport flying is perfect for people who have a little extra money, time, and a life long desire to quit the rat race and soar with the eagles.


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