L i g h t P l a n e Wor l d
M-Squared Breese special light-sport aircraf (S-LSA) heading for takeof with a young passenger.
is 3,000. The cylinders are "oversquare" with a bore
larger than the stroke. It was originally rated at 80
hp, but with more testing and a slight increase in the
stroke, the production version is said to produce 95 hp.
It has dual ignition but a single computer and crank
sensor. Mike McKenzie of Renegade Light Sport said
they can easily add as much redundancy as you want.
The D-Motor will be certified under the ASTM rules
and will have a 2,000-hour overhaul. It burns premium
auto fuel and can use 100LL avgas, but in the current
configuration the oxygen sensor will be damaged. The
engine will run fine without it once it has been set up
and tuned. A six-cylinder version is coming next that
will produce 135 hp and weigh less than 180 pounds.
Watch this video of "Doc" Bailey of Renegade Light
Sport talking about the D-Motor. The B.O.T. Aircraft
Speed Cruiser at Sun 'n Fun was modified with hand
controls for the training of disabled pilots.
New Training Methods
Te Belite SuperCub's instrument panel with the new all-in-one
gauge and digital altimeter.
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Vol.2 N o.6 / June 2013
The cost, the complexity, and the lack of appropriate training aircraft are major factors discouraging
newcomers to FAR 103 ultralights. The situation is
especially bad in the fast-growing field of powered
paragliders (PPGs) with attached wheels for landing
gear. The Trike Buggy Bullet can be attached to any
PPG and totally eliminates any running for takeoffs
and landings. It weighs 130 pounds ready-to-fly, and
the wing comes in a bag. The trike can be mounted on
your rear bumper for vacation travel. If you haven't
kept up with the technology, watch the climb performance and maneuverability of the Green Eagle four-