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THE
AVCAT SUPER DUTY DESIGN ADVANTAGES
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While horsepower sells aircraft, thrust flies them! A manufacturers
horsepower to weight load statement is not necessarily a valid measure
of flight capability. Avcat's unique mix of a Super Duty airframe,
German manufactured Gobler Hirth Engines, composite Warp Drive propellers
and the highly acclaimed Performance Design Parachute Wing provide
maximum thrust.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVCAT's standard equipment includes many superior
features that are "Extra Cost Options" with other manufacturers!
AVCAT SUPER DUTY AIRFRAMES: Specifications-Design Objectives:
Safety, Durability, Ease of Handling, Moderate Cost.
Super Duty Airframe: Unique all welded, extruded steel airframe
designed for safety, durability and inexpensive maintenance.
 Landing
Gear-Struts: Dual Hydraulic Coil Over Shocks with Chromolly
Struts.
Ground Clearance Plus: A full 15 inches of ground clearance
is a distinct advantage in taking off or landing on varied terrain.
A tribute to AVCAT design and in the field experience.
Engine(s): Gobler-Hirth. Noted German aircraft engine manufacturer
builds AVCAT's 65hp, 70hp, 80hp and 100hp engines, all rated at
1000 hrs. TBO
Propeller:
72-inch Warp Drive Composite Propellers for superior thrust.
Safety
Shroud/Ring: 82" Diameter steel shroud ring protects propeller.
Seats:
Ergonomically designed tandem leather seats featuring shock absorbent
2-inch, compressed foam to boost Pilot and Passenger comfort and
safety
Wheels:
Turf Glide Tundra Aircraft Balloon Tires mounted on Hegar Deep Dish
Aluminum Aircraft Rims. These broad tires are excellent for any
terrain.
Nose Wheel: Self Centering for landing safety and control
on rough terrain.
Brakes:
Front Wheel Disc Brake
Safety
Lights: Kunselman Smart Strobe
Fuel Tank: Aerodynamically shaped Hi-Impact Poly Tank Fuel:
All AVCAT engines operate efficiently on 90 or 96-Octane Gasoline
Gasoline-Oil: 50:1 ratio two-cycle.
Instruments:
Precision digital instrumentation provides instant engine monitoring
parameters.
Parachute
Canopy: Parachute canopy by industry leader Performance Design.
Five hundred square foot rectangular canopy is secured to main rail
by 20,000 lb test Nylon Risers. Spectra lines are attached to the
parachute with stainless steel links.
 Harkin
Pulleys: Steering lines are attached with these superior strength
pulleys for maximum security and ease of maneuvering.
Aircraft
Weight: 380 lbs. including fuel and parachute-canopy. Note:
Many Manufacturers show aircraft weight without fuel and parachute.
Dimensions: Length 126 inches, Width: 83 inches, Height:
95 inches.
PROFESSIONALLY
MONITORED ENGINE BREAK-IN & AIRCRAFT TEST FLIGHT PERFORMED BY
BUILDER.
AVCAT'S
READY FOR DELIVERY
Time To Fly!
65-HP
FAN COOLED $13,500.
70-HP
LIQUID COOLED $14,900.
80-HP
FAN COOLED $17,900.
100-HP
LIQUID COOLED $19,900.
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THE AERODYNAMICS OF POWERED
PARACHUTE FLIGHT
OR
HOW A PARACHUTE BECOMES A WING
A
rigid aircraft wing is flat on the bottom and curved
on top. This causes the air to flow freely and swiftly
over the top and more slowly underneath. Because the
wing is rigid, the air pushing upward creates lift and
the aircraft gains altitude.
Powered
Parachute canopy designers ingenuously capitalized on
this aerodynamic law to transform silky, nylon material
into a rigid form without adding solid structure or
weight. They constructed the parachute in cellular sections
and designed open slots into the leading edge. As air
velocity by the propeller increases the canopy fills,
stiffens and becomes rigid. When power is increased
the wind beneath the wing pushes up and you are flying!
Remind you of a song?
There is also a very reassuring bonus factor; if you,
let's say carelessly run out of gas, (don't be offended,
we know you would never do this) and the
engine stops, what happens? Simple, the canopy retains
its aerodynamic shape and as you approach the landing
site, the rudder bars provide you with enough control
to flare the canopy for a controlled touchdown. Is that
cool or what?
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