SlipStream Genesis explained

The SlipStream Genesis is a family of American, strut-braced, high wing, pusher configuration, tricycle gear aircraft, produced in kit form, for amateur construction. Designed by Chuck Hamilton, the series were originally produced by Innovation Engineering of Davenport, Iowa and more recently by SlipStream International of Wautoma, Wisconsin.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Design and development

Developed in 1991 for the homebuilt aircraft market, the Genesis is built from aluminium tubing, riveted together using stainless steel gussets for support. The tail surfaces are suspended from a distinctive series of four tubes that curve to allow clearance for the pusher propeller. The wings and tail surfaces are covered with doped aircraft fabric or optionally with pre-sewn Dacron sailcloth envelopes.

The series is unusual in having control yokes in place of the more common control sticks used on this class of aircraft.

The Genesis can be fitted with floats or skis. Options include larger fuel capacity, electrically-operated flaperons and trim, wheel pants and ballistic parachute.

Variants

Genesis
  • Initial two-seat model for the homebuilt market. Acceptable power range is 50to and engines used include 500NaN0 Rotax 503, 640NaN0 Rotax 582, 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL, 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS and 1150NaN0 Rotax 914. First flown in 1992. 200 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production.
    Genesis XL
  • Two-seat model for the homebuilt market with wider chord wing. Acceptable power range is 50to and engines used include 500NaN0 Rotax 503, 640NaN0 Rotax 582, 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL, 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS and 1150NaN0 Rotax 914.
    Revelation
  • Two-seat ultralight trainer. Structurally identical to the Genesis, but with a simplified semi-enclosed cockpit, no doors and a longer 30.71NaN1 wingspan. Standard engine is the 500NaN0 Rotax 503, with other engines up to 1150NaN0 optional, including the 640NaN0 Rotax 582, 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL, 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS, 1150NaN0 Rotax 914 and the 810NaN0 Verner 133M. Some examples have also used the 730NaN0 Subaru EA-81 engine. 150 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production.[11] [12]
    Skyblaster
  • Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two 500NaN0 Rotax 503 engines, mounted in push-pull configuration. Four reported built by 2001, the model is no longer in production.
    SkyQuest
  • Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two 500NaN0 Rotax 503 engines, mounted in pusher configuration, with the second engine mounted above the cabin. First flown in 1996, seven were reported as completed in 2003, it is no longer in production.
    Scepter
  • Single-seat, single- engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by a standard 400NaN0 Rotax 447 engine, mounted in pusher configuration. Other engines used include the 500NaN0 Rotax 503 and 450NaN0 Zanzottera MZ 201. Twenty were reported completed by 2004, the type is no longer in production.
    Ultra Sport
  • Two-seat development of the Revelation for the US light-sport aircraft market, powered by a standard 600NaN0 HKS 700E engine. Four had been completed and flown by 2011.[12] [13] [14]

    Notes and References

    1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-98. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
    2. Web site: Models. 10 February 2011. SlipStream International. 2009.
    3. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 180-181. BAI Communications.
    4. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 161. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    5. Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, pages 52-53. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    6. Downey, Julia: 2001 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 74. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
    7. Downey, Julia: 2002 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 18, Number 12, December 2001, page 66, 67 and 85. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
    8. Newby-Gonzalez, Tori: 2004 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 20, Number 12, December 2003, page 78. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    9. Downey, Julia: 2005 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 81. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    10. Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 70. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
    11. Web site: Revelation Powerplant Options. 11 February 2011. SlipStream, International. 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706163604/http://www.slipstream.bz/slipstream_016.htm . 6 July 2011.
    12. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 125. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    13. Web site: Ultra Sport. 10 February 2011. SlipStream international. 2009.
    14. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 119. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

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