LP43     Silverlight Aviation LLC

39514 Aviation Avenue - Zephyrhills, FL 33542 - (813) 786-8290

https://silverlightaviation.com/

The first documented concept of a rotating-wing aircraft was created by Leonardo DaVinci. His concept became a reality on January 9, 1923, when engineer and inventor Juan de la Cierva flew his “autogiro” with unpowered rotors for the first time. Since then, the design has been improved upon until reaching the sleek-bodied, modern design that gyroplanes are now known for.

TRAINING COST: Training at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport near the factory is $185/hour for flight instruction and $45/hour for ground instruction.
Third-party independent instructors charge as high as $225/hour.

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American Ranger 1 Gyroplane
The award-winning American Ranger 1 (AR-1) is a modern gyroplane proudly manufactured in the USA by SilverLight Aviation. Our 12000 sq. ft. factory is located in the greater Tampa Bay area of central Florida, which graces us with nearly year-round favorable weather for test flying and pilot training. Builder’s assist is available at our facility at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. This ensures that your gyroplane is assembled properly with knowledgeable mechanics and electrical technicians, and that you have help obtaining your aircraft’s airworthiness certification.

The AR-1 combines eye-catching design elements and style, balanced with ever-important safety features and performance. The AR-1 cuts through turbulence and high wind better than most gyroplanes, for smooth and comfortable flying. With speeds ranging as high as 110 mph or as slow as 25 mph, you can enjoy a cross-country adventure or sight-see around your environment at a leisurely pace, while in complete control.

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Enclosure Options
The AR-1 gyroplane has a convertible option (AR-1C), with the choice of being fully-enclosed or having two windshields. This is a unique option, in its class and price range, giving you the option to fly with a semi-open cockpit with windshields or with a fully-enclosed canopy with cabin heat for winter months. This gives you the best of both worlds in one gyroplane. The enclosed canopy can also be ordered and installed at a later point by the factory or service station.

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  • Empty Weight: 646 lbs (912ULS/912iS), 665 lbs (914UL), 697 (915iS)
  • Gross Weight: 1200 / 1232 / 1260 lbs
  • Style: Pusher, tri-gear, tandem seating
  • Minimum Speed (Vmin): 25 mph
  • Max Cruise Speed: 110 mph
  • Max straight and level speed (Vh): 105 mph (912ULS, 912iS), 110 mph (914UL), 120 mph (915iS)
  • General Cruise: 55 mph – 100 mph
  • Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 120 mph
  • Takeoff roll at ISA (calm air, short prepared grass, pre-rotate to 200 RRPM): 450 feet (912ULS/912iS 100 HP), 350 feet (914UL 115 HP), 200 feet (915iS 141 HP)
  • Takeoff distance to clear 50 foot obstacle (standard conditions): 1200 feet (912 ULS/912iS, 100 HP), 980 feet (914 UL, 115 HP), 750 feet (915iS, 141 HP)
  • Landing roll: 0 to 30 feet with proper technique
  • Landing over 50 foot obstacle: 500 feet
  • Rate of Climb at sea level, ISA: 725 FPM (912ULS/912iS) / 850 FPM (914UL) / 1300 FPM (915iS)
  • Fuel: 17 USG
  • Fuel Burn at Cruise: 4 to 6 GPH
  • Rotor: Averso Stella, 28′ 3″ (8.6 m) (larger rotor of 8.8 m available for high altitude flyers)
  • Dimensions: Height: 9 feet, Width: 76.5 inches, Length: 17.7 feet. Folding Mast Option (folded): 6.1 feet

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Rotax 912ULS Engine Package (100 HP)

Rotax 912ULS is a 100 HP dual-carb aircraft engine that is used as a default engine in most of world’s Light Sport Aircraft. The engine is ASTM compliant. Engine package includes, engine, remote oil tank, rectifier, coolant radiator, oil radiator, air filters, coolant overflow bottle, all brackets, engine mounts, hardware for the engine, exhaust system, fuel lines, oil lines, standard ground adjustable 3 blade composite propeller.

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Rotax 912iS Engine Package (100 HP Fuel-Injected)

Rotax 912iS is a 100 HP fuel injected redundant FADEC aircraft engine from Rotax that is recommended for customers are tech savvy and want a fuel injected redundant ECU Canbus driven engine. It requires use of an EFIS for engine monitoring that can interface with its Aviation CANBUS for engine monitoring. Analog gauges are not an option with use of this engine. The lowest and simplest EFIS is MGL Xtreme. The engine is ASTM compliant. Engine package includes engine, air filter, oil lines, oil radiator, remote oil tank, fuse box, ECU, coolant radiator, engine mounts, exhaust system, engine mounting hardware, fuel system components, ground adjustable composite propeller.

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Rotax 914UL Engine Package (115 HP Turbo)

Rotax 914UL is a 115 HP dual carb turbo charged aircraft engine by Rotax. A very popular choice for many gyroplanes as the turbo normalizes the engine at higher altitude airports and provides a safe amount of boost for initial takeoff and climb performance. The engine is ASTM compliant. Engine package includes, engine, fuel pumps, fuel flow remote oil tank, rectifier, coolant radiator, oil radiator, air filter, coolant overflow bottle, all brackets, engine mounts, hardware for the engine, exhaust system with turbo, fuel lines, ol lines, standard ground adjustable composite propeller.

 

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