Sparrow Ultralight

Sparrow Ultralight Carlson Aircraft Inc.


The first Carlson Sparrow
EAA Grand Champion Award Winner, Oshkosh - 1987

Using proven aircraft design and materials, the SPARROW ULTRALIGHT offers unprecedented reliability and true airplane performance. Not just a "wing and sling," this is a real three axis controlled aircraft conforming to FAA 103 regulations. Easy to build and fun to fly, The SPARROW ULTRALIGHT is affordable, economical and a superb performer. Most important, the SPARROW ULTRALIGHT has been designed with pilot safety our top priority.


Specifications

Performance

Empty Weight 254 Pounds
Useful Load 250 Pounds
Gross Weight 504 Pounds
Wing Loading 4.2 Pounds/Sq. Ft.
Overall Length 16 feet 9 inches
Overall Height 6 feet 9 inches
Wing Span 30 feet 2 and 3/8 inches
Chord 4 feet 0 inches
Area 120 square feet
Airfoil Gottingen
Engine Rotax 277*
Horsepower 28
Fuel Capacity 5 gallons

* Other engines currently under evaluation.

Cruise Speed 58 M.P.H.
Top Speed 63 M.P.H.
Stall Speed 26 M.P.H.
Take-off Distance 140 Feet
Landing Roll 195 Feet
Rate of Climb 750 FPM

The above specifications and performance ratings are in compliance with FAR 103 Ultralight Rules as determined by FAA. Any changes in structure or power plant may affect compliance.



Features

SHORT FIELD PERFORMANCE - PANORAMIC VISION - FINGERTIP BEARING MOUNTED CONTROLS - 22 " WIDE COCKPIT - 6061-T6 EXTRUDED I BEAM SPARS - FACTORY COMPLETED RIBS - ROUND ALUMINUM STRUTS - FULL VIEW INSTRUMENT PANEL - AILERONS - 3 AXIS CABLE CONTROLLED - TRI-GEAR - BENCH SEAT w/CUSHION - RIVETED ALUMINUM TAIL SURFACES - 4130 WELDED STEEL FUSELAGE, LANDING GEAR, ENGINE MOUNT - ACCESS DOOR (REMOVABLE)


Construction

Sparrow U/L Construction Project

Note: Details may differ slightly on current kits from those presented here. These photos indicate the typical kit construction involved.

Sparrow UL Nose

Sparrow UL nose

Original UL wing

Original wing construction.



Pricing

NOTE: USA Dollars only. Due to the recent extreme escalation of basic steel and aluminum prices in the USA, these prices are no longer representative. Please call for current USA and foreign trade pricing.

PLANS - (28) 24x36 drawings, including full size patterns for boot cowl, windshield, door, floorboards, instrument panel.
Folding wing option. ADD:
$ 135.00
 
$ 35.00
INSTRUCTION BOOK - complete assembly over 70 pages - illustrations - photos (complementary with kit) $ 65.00
SPARROW ULTRALIGHT - FULL KIT PRICE - Includes all below except engine, finish dope, instruments and crating. $ 7,995.00
WING KIT - 6061-T6 I beam extruded spars, Factory completed ribs, Leading edge, Trailing edge, Struts, Aileron preformed parts, Hardware - AN quality, Control horns, Pulleys, Guides, Control cable, Compression tubes, Bracing, Hinges, Wing tip bow, Strut ends, Applicable parts fabricated and machined, ready to assemble with drill, rivet gun and screwdriver. $ 3,240.00
FUSELAGE KIT - Fuselage, landing gear, and engine mount are welded and epoxy primed. Pedals, control stick, torque tube are welded and primed. Tail assembly is 6061-T6 aluminum tubing with 2024-T3 riveted gusset plates. All fairings, tangs, hinges and controls included. $ 3,120.00
FINISHING TOUCHES KIT - Fiberglass cowling, 5 gallon aluminum fuel tank, Lexan windshield, Vinyl seat cushion, Floor boards, Wheels. All hardware for assembly included. Covering is 1.7 oz. Dacron, Reinforcing tape, rib stitch cord, Seat belt and hardware. $ 2,010.00
CRATING - Required for shipping $ 375.00


Options

FOLDING WING $ 300.00*
STREAMLINE STRUTS - 6061-T6 ALUMINUM (round 1" diameter furnished with kit.) $ 40.00*
MAIN GEAR AND NOSE WHEEL (HEGAR) 6x2 Rim halves & tubless kit including 13x400x6 tires and tubes (Azusa nylon 5" wheels, tires, tubes supplied with kit.) $ 52.40*
STEEL TAIL - 4130 STEEL Welded fin, rudder, stab, elevator, (Requires Rotax 447/503 or equal power plant.) $ 275.00*
FULL DOOR w/WINDOW (1/2 door supplied w/kit). $ 140.00*
LEFT SIDE WINDOW (removable) $ 95.00
DISK BRAKE KIT - Hegar - 2 heel operated
Hand operated on stick - Add $ 40.00
$ 519.00
$ 40.00
WING TANK - Leading edge - 3 gal @ $195.00 EA. $ 390.00
GASCULATOR - For main tank. $ 59.60
STROBES (2) - Wing tip mounted. $ 228.00
HOT BOX - COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Intended for use with electric start equipped engine. H.D. regular, starter solenoid, custom length cables, labeled terminal strips and fuse panel. $ 215.00
SHOCK STRUTS - Heavy duty springs $ 178.00
WHEEL PANTS - Mains and nose @ $92.50 each. $ 277.50
BATTERY - BATTERY BOX - (electric start only.) $ 85.00
SPINNER - Aluminum $ 85.00
PROPELLER - Quoted per power plant choice.  


* Upgrade price with full kit purchase only.


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