Wood Sky Pup
Stephen K. Wood · United States · first flew 1980 · light aircraft
The Wood Sky Pup is an American single-seat, high-wing ultralight designed by Stephen K. Wood of Whitewater, Colorado. It is sold as plans for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing cantilever ultralight
- Wing with a generous dihedral angle
- Open or fully enclosed cockpit on conventional landing gear
Look for a very small high-wing ultralight with a clean cantilever wing, two-axis controls (elevator and rudder only) and either an open or enclosed cockpit.
Specifications
- The Wood Sky Pup has a length of 4.85 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Introduced in 1982, it was designed to comply with the FAR 103 ultralight rules and their 254 lb empty weight limit. The aim was to complete one for about US
Variants
There are no formal variants. Builders have fitted engines of 18 to 28 hp, including the Rotax 277, 2si 215, Hirth F-33 and Zenoah G-25.
Where you'll see it
About 350 have been built. Its shape has been described as imitating the 1930s Aeronca C-2 flying bathtub.
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