Information on EAA Chapter 1310, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and General Aviation

Butterfly Gyroplane Qualifies as Ultralight Aircraft

Ultralight ButterflyOriginally introduced at the EAA Convention in 2003, the Butterfly has been revised to include a new light weight pre-rotator electric motor, and a few other modifications, to allow the aircraft to be flown under ultralight rules. It has a 5 gallon fuel tank, and flies at 62 MPH. The pre-rotator motor is actually designed for model aircraft, and runs on 36 volts. it puts out 2.7 HP and weighs only 2.2 lbs.

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