Building powerchutes for working Americans
505-717-7162
$11295.00
Ready to fly. Complete with chute, engine and prop. Just add gas and fly :)
The standard USA-1b easily makes FAR 103 weight and requires no license to fly
the USA-1B shown above has optional wheels/tires/instruments/poly seat/dual tanks/3-blade prop and Rotax 503 engine
options are described below
The USA-1b was designed to fly wonderfully with a 32-55 horsepower 2 cycle engine. Contrary to what you may have read on the internet, it does not take a large, expensive engine to fly a heavy pilot on a hot summer day. All it takes is a properly designed powerchute.
With the optional Rotax 503 engine even 350+ pound pilots can fly and enjoy great performance.
The USA-1b was long term flight tested with the Rotax 447 and 503 engines. All of the engines tested produced great thrust (that's what gets you into the air, not horsepower) and perfect reliability.
We utilize zero-timed Rotax 447 engines as standard equipment on the USA-1B. These engines will lift a 200+ pound pilot on a hot day.The price for a ready-to-fly USA-1B is $11295.00
Please note that for 2010 this powerchute comes with a Rotax gearbox instead of the belt drive that is shown in the photos.
We do not include any instrumentation on the USA-1b but do offer it as an option. We will also gladly provide you with phone numbers where you may purchase your own instrumentation if you'd like to install them yourself.
The USA-1b comes with rigid suspension as do 99.9% of all ultralight aircraft. Ultralight aircraft do not require expensive, heavy shock suspension, or for that matter, any suspension at all. They only require a warm body at the controls with an I.Q. slightly above room temperature :)
If someone tells you that suspension is required to properly land a powerchute, run the other way quickly. He's really telling you that he has no idea of how to land a powerchute.
The $11295.00 USA-1b comes with :
new all steel airframe, welded by professional aircraft welders
new Performance Design 360' or 400' chute, storage bag and line sox
new 68" two blade Ivoprop (on the smaller engines)
new Azusa wheels and 400x6 rib tires
reliable manual start zero-timed Rotax 447 engine
The USA1-b airframe is available in black, white, red, or blue.
Oh, and did I mention that the USA-1b will fit into the back of any pickup (even imports) with the tailgate down? You don't need a trailer.
The "USA-1b" sells for $11295.00 fully assembled and ready to fly.
shipping is available anywhere in the lower 48 states for an additional fee
The standard USA-1b will lift a 200+ pound pilot on the hottest summer day.
USA-1b upgrade options:
Rotax 503 engine (comes with 3 blade prop)--------------------------------------------------------$750.00
500' chute for more lift----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$400.00
Tundra Tire package (for even softer landings)------------------------------------------------------$250.00
Landing light / strobe light package (includes rectifier/regulator)----------------------------------$300.00
Analog Engine monitoring system--(tachometer and EGT gauge)--------------------------------$350.00
Poly race car seat---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$175.00
Upgrade to 3-blade prop on 447 Rotax engines--------------------------------------------------------$100.00
505-717-7162
Specs for the standard "USA-1b"
Airspeed: 28-33 mph
Gross Weight: 450lbs (the aircraft plus the pilot and fuel)
Take off Distance: 75'-150'
Landing Distance: 50'-75'
Maximum Payload: 200+ lbs with the standard engine
Rate of Climb: 400'-800'' /min
Sink Rate: 9' /sec
Stall Speed: Stall Resistant
Please note that density altitude, payload and engine choice can greatly effect the performance of all aircraft.
prices and specs are subject to change without notice
