H5
The efficient, excellent handling, and roomier UltraCruiser.
Introduction to the H5
Our intention was to build the UC’s good qualities into a “roomier” airframe to accommodate someone over 200# and/or 6 ft. tall. It is intended for 65-85 hp with most being built for a VW conversion engine. Tri-gear or conventional, The H5 is an excellent handling Homebuilt. Great ground handling, excellent visibility, and very efficient.
Primary objectives
- Totally redrawn plans with much more detail
- Fit a 6’5″ 300lb Pilot
- More fuel capacity
- 4 cylinder reliability
- More foot room for rudder controls
- Larger instrument panel
- Build from plans or kit
H5 Features and Specs
- Experimental class
- Economical sport pilot aircraft
- Designed around the 4 cylinder Hummel Engine
- Excellent performance with 85hp engine
- Canopy hinges to the side
- Canopy and heater for year round flying
- The H5 is intended for the Sport Pilot category with economical, reliable, four stroke power and estimated cruise of 100-130 mph
- Wide 6.5 ft. landing gear track for excellent ground handling
- Detachable wings for easy storage
- Very comfortable for long flights
- Many full size parts shown on plans
- Very docile, easy to fly
- Shock gear
- Tri-gear or taildragger (conventional)
| Description | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Airfoil | GA30-618 | |
| HP (Range) | 60-85 | 60-85 |
| Wing Span | 7.16 m | 22.5 ft |
| Wing Area | 9.3 m2 | 101 ft2 |
| Wing Loading | 3.8 kg/m2 | 8.4 lbs/ft2 |
| Length | 5.2 m | 17 ft |
| Empty Weight | 209 kg | 460 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 386 kg | 850 lbs |
| VNE Speed | 242 km/h | 150 mph |
| Cruise | 161-185 km/h | 100-130 mph |
| Stall | 74 km/h | 42 mph |
| Take Off Distance | 152 m | 300 ft |
| Take Off Over 50′ Obstacle | ||
| Rate Of Climb | 244-365 m/min | 800-1200 ft/min |
| Landing Distance | 244 m | 800 ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 30-75 L | 9-21 Gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.3-15 L/Hr | 3-5 Gal/Hr |
| “G” Rating | 4 | 4 |
Note- Specs are with 200# pilot and 85 hp Hummel Engine operating on grass
No spins/ No Aerobatics
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