HM 293, HM 293 ultralight aircraft, Falconar Aviation
Mignet HM 293 ultralight aircraft kit, HM 293 Flying Flea ultra lite
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Single place Part 103 ultralights in the United States are defined as single
place ultralight aircraft that weigh 254 lbs or less, have a stall speed
not more than 24 knots, a top
speed of 55 knots, and carry no more than 5 gallons of fuel. To fly a
legal Part 103
ultralight aircraft in the United States the pilot does not require a
pilot license.
Single place aircraft weighing more than 254 lbs. in the U.S. require a
pilots license and must be built as experimental, amateur built,
homebuilt aircraft. These include weight shift aircraft, more commonly
known as trikes, powered parachutes, and powered para-gliders.
Single place ultralights in Canada can weigh up to 1200 lbs. and an
ultralight pilots license is required to fly them. |
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HM 293 Flying Flea
ultralight, HM 293 Flying Flea ultralight aircraft, HM 293 Flying Flea ultra lite
plane, experimental amateur built aircraft.
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The original Flying Flea was designed in 1934 by Henri Mignet.
It features an 18 ft. pivoting front wing and 13 ft. fixed, tandem
rear wing. It was originally powered by low horsepower
motorcycle and auto engines. Modern Fleas can utilize a variety of
engines including Rotax, Citroen, DAF, etc
FALCONAR AVIATION, INC.
7739 - 81 Ave. - Edmonton, Alberta
CANADA T6C OV4 |
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HM 293 Flying Flea
Specifications
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| Empty weight |
360 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
580 lbs |
| Wing Span |
20 ft |
| Wing Area |
120 sq ft |
| Fuel Capacity |
10 gallons |
HM 293 Flying Flea
Performance Specifications
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| Top speed |
85 mph |
| Cruise speed |
70-75 mph |
| Stall speed |
26 mph |
| Climb rate |
1000 fpm |
| Power |
Rotax 503 |
| Folding wings |
Yes |
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Picture courtesy http://www.flyingflea.org/docs/pictures.htm |
HM 293 Flying Flea
ultralight, HM 293 Flying Flea ultralight aircraft, HM 293 Flying Flea ultra lite
plane, experimental amateur built aircraft.
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