Weedhopper II, Weedhopper U.S.A. Weedhopper II two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

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Weedhopper U.S.A. Weedhopper II two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

The Weedhopper II is a back to basic light sport aircraft. It is a two axis control aircraft, using a center mounted stick for elevator control, and dual rudder pedals, with side mount throttles.

The engine is mounted in a tractor configuration, with the engine mounted inverted, using a Rotax reduction drive.

 
The kit uses aluminum tube bolt and rivet together construction. The wing uses ladder style structure covered with dacron sail cloth. Kit assembly times reported in the 50 hour range.

No special tools are knowledge is required and craft can be built in the area of a large garage.

STANDARD FEATURES - steerable nose wheel, windshield, asi, tach, egt, 5 gallon fuel tank, 30 min setup/take down time OPTIONS - storage bags, brakes, electric starter.

Weedhopper II specifications
Seating side by side
Empty Weight 340lbs
Gross Weight 840lbs
Wingspan 28ft
Length 18ft 6in
Height 7ft 1in
Wing Area 168 sq ft
Weedhopper II performance specifications
Engine Rotax 503 dcdi
Power 52 hp @6500rpm
Cruise Speed 60 mph
Vne Speed 75 mph
Rate of Climb @ gross 400 ft/min
Take off Distance 200 ft
Landing Distance 200 ft
Construction aluminum tubing/dacron sailcloth
Assembly 25-30hrs
In production since 1989  
For more information contact:

Weedhopper Aircraft
 
 
20778 Highway 80 
Edwards, Mississippi 39066
601 918-8415

Weedhopper U.S.A. Weedhopper II two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

Weedhopper U.S.A. Weedhopper II
two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

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