Introduction

The UltraCruiser

Introduction

The UltraCruiser

"God's Gift"

By Morry Hummel

The new Ultralight was named for this reason:

I crashed my Mini-Max, July 19^th 1995. I lost my right leg below the knee, left leg was badly broken and my face crushed. My teeth were wired shut for 10 weeks and I was fed through a tube in my stomach.

While I was in the hospital for 5 months, I had time to think. I promised God I would tell the world about Jesus. How, I did not know at the time. I knew God had spared my life for a reason.

I had this new plane in the back of my mind for some time. Three years after my accident, I started building the UltraCruiser. I had help along the way from my dear wife Myra and friends.

So the UltraCruiser is named "God's Gift" because I am only 85 years young (2000) and flying again. I have been blessed many times.

Features

The UltraCruiser is a legal all metal ultralight with economical, reliable, four stroke power and cruise of 60 mph
Canopy and heater for year round flying, canopy can be removed quickly
Detachable wings for easy storage
Very docile, easy to fly
Excellent performance with 37 hp engine
Full size parts shown on plans
Very comfortable for long flights
Wide 6.5 ft. landing gear track for improved ground handling

Empty wt. < 254 lb w/out shock gear, optional brakes or canopy

½ VW Engines available from Hummel Engines
Engine Choice	Cruise Speed	Fuel Burn	Range w/reserve	Climb
37 hp	80 mph	1.9 gph	2.3 hrs	1000 fpm
32 hp	70 mph	1.5 gph	3.0 hrs	700 fpm
28 hp	60 mph	1.2 gph	4.0 hrs	550 fpm
>>Cruise at 2900 to 3000 RPM, depending on the prop pitch.<< NOTE: these numbers are conservative and can be exceeded.

The Hummel Aviation / UltraCruiser Newsletter is published quarterly by Hummel Aviation

The newsletter is full of news and valuable tips to save time and money.

Back issues are available for $2.50 each. The following issues are available: March 2001, June 2001, September 2001, December 2001, March 2002, June 2002, September 2002, December 2002, March 2003, June 2003, September 2003, December 2003, March 2004 & June 2004.

NOTE: Please include the following information when sending your check for the newsletter--full name & mailing address, phone and e-mail. Also, we invite you to include a little information about yourself--previous projects, age, pilot's license and aircraft experience, etc.

Forums | Newsletter | Our Store | Contact Us