Sundog One-Seater Explained

The Sundog One-Seater (also called the Pup) is a Canadian powered parachute that was designed and produced by Sundog Powerchutes of Sparwood, British Columbia and later Pierceland, Saskatchewan. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1] [2] [3]

The aircraft was introduced in 2002 and production ended when the company went out of business in 2014.[4]

Design and development

The One-Seater was designed to comply with the Canadian Basic Ultra-Light Aeroplane rules, but also fit the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category, including the category's maximum gross weight of 4500NaN0. The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 3080NaN0. It features a 500square feet Apco 500 parachute-style wing, single seat accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single 500NaN0 Rotax 503 two-stroke engine in pusher configuration. The prototype was equipped with a Hirth engine.[1] [3] [5]

The aircraft carriage is built from bolted 6061-T6 aluminium, stainless steel fittings and aircraft bolts. In flight steering is accomplished via foot pedals that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has lever-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension. The pilot is protected by a series of circular aluminium tubes in the event of a roll-over. Fuel capacity is or optionally .[1] [5]

The aircraft has an empty weight of 3020NaN0 and a gross weight of 6790NaN0, giving a useful load of 3770NaN0. With full fuel of the payload for crew and baggage is 3170NaN0.[1] [5]

The company also supplied custom trailers for towing the aircraft behind an automobile.[5]

Operational history

In September 2015 there was one example, the prototype, on the Transport Canada registry, although its registration had been cancelled in May 2004. There were none registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[3] [6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 87. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Web site: Sundog Powered Parachutes - Powered parachute manufacturer.. https://web.archive.org/web/20020820150238/http://sundogpowerchutes.com/Page-03.html. 20 August 2002. sundogpowerchutes.com. 9 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register. 9 September 2015. Transport Canada. 9 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Sundog Powerchutes . Internet Archive Wayback Machine . 9 September 2015.
  5. Web site: Sundog Powered Parachutes - Powered parachute manufacturer.. sundogpowerchutes.com. 9 September 2015.
  6. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 9 September 2015. Federal Aviation Administration. 9 September 2015.