US Aviation Cumulus
US Aviation · United States · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The US Aviation Cumulus is an American low-wing, single-seat, open cockpit motor glider designed by Dave Ekstrom and produced by US Aviation as a kit for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat open cockpit motor glider with a 13.1 m span
- Low wing with a pusher engine
- Cruciform tail
A low-wing motor glider with a pusher engine and a cruciform tail.
Specifications
- The US Aviation Cumulus has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.11 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1995 and was developed from the US Aviation Cloud Dancer.
Variants
It was supplied in kit form for amateur builders.
Where you'll see it
It had a maximum speed of 85 mph and a ceiling of 15,000 ft.
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