Wings of Freedom Phoenix 103 explained

The Wings of Freedom Phoenix 103 is an American amateur-built ultralight aircraft that was produced by Wings of Freedom of Hubbard, Ohio. When it was available it was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.^[1]

In late 2019 the company website had been taken down and it is likely that production had ended.^[2]

Design and development

The Phoenix 103 is based on the discontinued Aero-Works Aerolite 103. With a standard empty weight of 2540NaN0, it was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 2540NaN0. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a single-seat open cockpit with windshield, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration.

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with its flying surfaces covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 26.81NaN1 span wing has an area of 124square feet. Its recommended engine power range is 28to; standard engines used include the 500NaN0 two-stroke Hirth F-23. Construction time is estimated at 100 hours.

Operational history

By December 2011, the manufacturer reported that ten of the aircraft had been completed and flown.

Notes and References

1. Vandermeullen, Richard: 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 76. Belvoir Publications.
2. Web site: Wings of Freedom. 6 March 2020. Wings of Freedom. www.wingsoffreedomaviation.com.