Mon, May 21, 2018
Now Quick Build Time Estimates Updated To 350 hours
The Chipper STOL, a two place EAB aircraft kit from Belite Enterprises, is now available with a metal wing option. This option substantially reduces build time, reduces drag, improves performance and will improve the resale value of Chippers.
Application of the metal skins is bonded by the builder in a simple process which may be done in four hours per wing skin. The net weight difference adds 15 pounds to the aircraft.
The metal wing option has substantially reduced the build time estimates for the airplane. With metal skins, total build time is now estimated at 700 hours. With purchase of a Quick Build kit, and having Builder Assist install the skins, estimated build time is reduced to 350 hours. The FAA has certified the Quick Build kit as compliant with amateur build rules.
"Typical finished weight of a metal Chipper is 625 to 630 pounds with a Rotax engine and 21" tires. Useful load is greater than 600 pounds, and engines up to 120 HP may be used," said Belite Enterprises founder Jim Wiebe. "With my upgraded Rotax, I'm cruising at about 92 knots with huge tundra tires and long Alaska main / tail gear @ 5.4 GPH. Furthermore, my Chipper is set up with nearly 50 gallons of usable fuel, allowing a remarkable 8 hour range. This has aided my flying into remote wilderness in northern Canada and Alaska."
The first Chipper recently passed the 200 hour milestone on Wiebe's flight to Alaska. Chipper was shown at the Alaska Airman show.
Belite Enterprises manufactures the experimental aircraft, the Chipper, through Chipper Aerospace; and through RADIANT Technology, develops innovative instrumentation for aircraft.
The metal wing option is offered for $1320.
(Images provided with Belite Enterprises news release)
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