Ultralight altitude record

The U2 already is ELSA size. If you made it 150% to 200% larger it would be
enormous!
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http://www.mitchellwing.com/Rowley%2...ing%20high.htm

I wonder if that design could be scaled up to somewhere around the sport
plane size? About 150 or 200% of original specification.

Tony

"dje" wrote in message
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In the US I believe they are not allowed above 17,999 ft.

From Ultralight news.com:

"A Falcon UL still claims the altitude record of 26,900'."

David

"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote in message
news:k6Ple.35783$aB.6376@lakeread03...
What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

Oh, you can get exceptions by prearrangement with ATC.
For example, there's a box over Sandia, near Albequerque, that can be opened
up, and several hang gliders have gone over 22,000 feet there, perfectly
legally.

Tim Ward

"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote:

What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

In 1989, Eric Scott Winton flew his Facet Opal (an ultralight as
defined by Australian regs) to an altitude of 9,189 m (approx 30,150
ft) over Tyagarah Aerodrome, NSW Australia. The powerplant was a 40
hp Rotax 447.

Unfortunately, Mr. Winton later died when the wing of his Facet Opal
folded (allegedly while buzzing his grandmother's house).

It should be noted that Australian regulations allow more weight for
ultralight aircraft than USA regulations.

Mr. Winton's record is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique
Internationale under two classes,

1) Class C (Airplanes) Sub-class C-1a/0 (Landplanes: take off weight
less than 300 kg) Group 1 : piston engine

2) Class R (Microlights) Sub-class RAL1 (Microlights : Movable
Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with one person)

Here is a picture of Mr. Winton's Facet Opal

http://airplanezone.com/NewsgroupPix/Facet_Opal.php

Here is a link to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale website

http://www.fai.org


David O

David O wrote:
"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote:


What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired


In 1989, Eric Scott Winton flew his Facet Opal (an ultralight as
defined by Australian regs) to an altitude of 9,189 m (approx 30,150
ft) over Tyagarah Aerodrome, NSW Australia. The powerplant was a 40
hp Rotax 447.

Unfortunately, Mr. Winton later died when the wing of his Facet Opal
folded (allegedly while buzzing his grandmother's house).

It should be noted that Australian regulations allow more weight for
ultralight aircraft than USA regulations.

Mr. Winton's record is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique
Internationale under two classes,

1) Class C (Airplanes) Sub-class C-1a/0 (Landplanes: take off weight
less than 300 kg) Group 1 : piston engine

2) Class R (Microlights) Sub-class RAL1 (Microlights : Movable
Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with one person)

Here is a picture of Mr. Winton's Facet Opal

http://airplanezone.com/NewsgroupPix/Facet_Opal.php

Here is a link to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale website

http://www.fai.org


David O

It's a rather neat looking aircraft.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

David O wrote:

In 1989, Eric Scott Winton flew his Facet Opal (an ultralight as
defined by Australian regs) to an altitude of 9,189 m (approx 30,150
ft) over Tyagarah Aerodrome, NSW Australia. The powerplant was a 40
hp Rotax 447.


That's a neat looking airplane. Are there any design parameters
published, stuff like wingspan, airfoil, chord etc?

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FF

hi David,
Its Andrew Ford CFI from Camden.
Read with interest your post re the Facet Opel.
Our club arranged for the press to be present after it landed at the Oaks Airfield.
It was a good landing but because of the weight considerations the under carrage was minimal, causing the wheels to come off when it gently touched down, however it slid on its under belly for 3/4 of the grass strip and all ended well.
The female journalist was rather disappointing being interested in the wheels coming off the Opel than the setting of a new Altitude record.
The Opel stayed at the Airfield for a couple of days before it was picked up by Scott who continued to fly it.
Yes it was sad when the wings folded during an extreme maneuver and unfortunately Scott did not survive the accident.
But a tribute to a young man who followed his dream and dared to push the boundaries of ultralight flight.
Wish you all the best
Andris Ford.

On Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 9:45:13 AM UTC+3, David O wrote:
"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote:

What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

In 1989, Eric Scott Winton flew his Facet Opal (an ultralight as
defined by Australian regs) to an altitude of 9,189 m (approx 30,150
ft) over Tyagarah Aerodrome, NSW Australia. The powerplant was a 40
hp Rotax 447.

Unfortunately, Mr. Winton later died when the wing of his Facet Opal
folded (allegedly while buzzing his grandmother's house).

It should be noted that Australian regulations allow more weight for
ultralight aircraft than USA regulations.

Mr. Winton's record is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique
Internationale under two classes,

1) Class C (Airplanes) Sub-class C-1a/0 (Landplanes: take off weight
less than 300 kg) Group 1 : piston engine

2) Class R (Microlights) Sub-class RAL1 (Microlights : Movable
Aerodynamic Control / Landplane / Flown with one person)

Here is a picture of Mr. Winton's Facet Opal

http://airplanezone.com/NewsgroupPix/Facet_Opal.php

Here is a link to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale website

http://www.fai.org


David O

"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote in message news:k6Ple.35783$aB.6376@lakeread03...
What is the altitude record for an ultralight?

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

There are records for all type of these crafts. Common limitation is EW of 254 lbs, max airspeed 55 knots, and no more
than 5 gallons of fuel. Variables include landing gear and control configuration.

Data below from the 1998 NAA record book...

Weight shift trike solo: altitude 31890 ft over France
Weight shift trike, multiplace: altitude 19606 ft again in France
Rigid wing, aerodynamic controls, solo: altitude 30000 ft over Australia
Rigid wing, aerodynamic controls, multiplace: altitude 23435 over Italy
Rigid wing, aerodynamic controls, solo Seaplane: altitude (no records registered)
Rigid wing, aerodynamic controls, multiplace Seaplane: altitude (no records registered)
Foot launched powered hang glider: altitude 17159 ft over France
Foot launched powered paraglider: altitude 16572 ft over France

Now a helicopter landed on top of Everest.



TurboTiger

On Sat, 28 May 2005 13:23:25 GMT, "Turbo Tiger"
wrote:

Now a helicopter landed on top of Everest.

A woman, asking for directions? :-)

Ron Wanttaja

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
On Sat, 28 May 2005 13:23:25 GMT, "Turbo Tiger"
wrote:


Now a helicopter landed on top of Everest.


A woman, asking for directions? :-)

Got to be. A man never would have stopped to ask. :-)


Matt