Detachable Wings
Wings detach easily for quick storage. 6.5' track fits most trailers. Aircraft can fit in a one car garage. Each outer wing only weights 20 lb!
Simple Construction
Easy to build and maintain. Whole aircraft constructed out of aluminum. No cables to tension. Fixed landing gear (tri-gear or tailwheel). Modular construction enables easy repairs.
4 Cycle Reliability
Use a 1/2 VW or a Clarus V-Twin.
Don't compromise on power, or use unreliable two stroke engines that are hard to get parts for. Low fuel burn.
1/2 VW : 37-45 HP
V-Twin : 40-45 HP
Customization
Make the Ultracruiser your own! Experiment with different avionics, canopies, decals, and modifications supported by Hummel Aircraft such as airframe parachutes and tricycle landing gear.
Easy to fly
Use a stick and rudder pedals to control ailerons, rudder, and elevator. No mixture control, no flaps, no retractable landing gear, no cables. The aircraft is docile with full span ailerons and light control inputs. Aircraft is highly stable and can be flown nearly hands off.
FEATURES
Specifications:
The aircraft was designed by Morry Hummel in 1999, and first flew in 2000. The aircraft was designed with safety in mind, and with it's "G" rating of 4, it proves to be one of the strongest ultralight aircraft around. It is still one of the only all metal Part 103 Ultralights in the world. The Ultracruiser is designed to use a 1/2 Volkswagen or a Clarus V-Twin (popular).
The aircraft is extremely versatile and maneuverable. Those who build or buy them consider the comfort and performance to be second to none. This, combined with the affordability of the UltraCruiser, makes it the most popular among the Hummel Aircraft Company fleet.
The UltraCruiser can be purchased as plans-only, partial kit, or full kit. All parts are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and designed to make construction easy and streamlined for new and experienced builders. Become a builder today and buy now!
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
AIRFOIL : GA30-618
WING SPAN : 22.5 FT
WING AREA : 101 SQ FT
WING LOADING : 5.4 LB/SQ FT
LENGTH : 16 FT
GROSS WEIGHT : 575 LB
EMPTY WEIGHT :
252 LB OR 276 LB (WITH PARACHUTE)
PERFORMANCE
HP (RANGE) : 28 - 45 HP
VNE : 95 MPH
CRUISE : 63 MPH
STALL : 28 MPH
TAKEOFF RUN : 150 FT
OVER 50 FT OBSTACTLE : 300 FT
RATE OF CLIMB : 400 - 700 FT/MIN
LANDING DISTANCE : 300 FT
FUEL
CAPACITY : 5 GAL
FUEL BURN : 1.0 - 2.0 GAL/HR
Customization & Configuration:
TAILWHEEL
PART 103
TRI-GEAR
PART 103
AIRFRAME PARACHUTE
PART 103
1/2 VOLKSWAGEN
PART 103 WITH TAILWHEEL ONLY
CLARUS V-TWIN
PART 103 TRIGEAR OR TAILWHEEL
ELECTRIC START
PART 103 WITH CLARUS V-TWIN
CANOPY
PART 103
*DEPENDING ON WEIGHT*
MOST POPULAR OPTIONS:
A. Tri-Gear Ultracruiser with Clarus V-Twin (Electric Start), Airframe Parachute, & Canopy.
or
B. Tailwheel Ultracruiser with 1/2 VW (Hand Start), no Canopy.
*Other configurations may not meet Part 103 Weight limits*
FAR Part 103 Compliance
No license required. No medical required. No registration or airworthiness to deal with. Do all of your own maintenance.
Ensure that your desired configuration meets Part 103 weight and speed limits.
Plans-Built
You can order a set of aircraft plans and build your aircraft from scratch. This usually takes around 1000 hours to complete.
Kit-Built
Build your aircraft from a kit! Cut down on your build time by ordering a full kit or module. Build times vary but when using a full kit it can be finished in 200-300 hours.
Partially or Fully Assembled
Buy your Ultracruiser fully (or partially) assembled by Hummel Aircraft Company! Let our experienced staff put your new investment together, and hand you the keys! We also have options for flight test once built (extra cost).
HOW TO GET AN ULTRACRUISER
