The Valley Engineering Backyard Flyer is an American single-seat ultralight aircraft.[1][2]
| Backyard Flyer | |
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| Engine installation | |
| Role | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Valley Engineering, Rolla, Missouri |
| Designer | Gene Smith and Larry Smith |
| Number built | Approx 20 |
Design and development
editThe BackYard Flyer is a high wing single-engine conventional landing gear or tricycle gear aircraft. The aircraft was built to comply with FAA part 103 rules for ultralight aircraft. The fuselage is constructed of welded aluminum tubing. The cantilever main wing is capable of rotating 90 degrees for storage without removal from the fuselage. The 40 hp engine uses a Valley Engineering Series Three PSRU. Aircraft are sold with a Ballistic Recovery Systems parachute installation.[3][4] After about 20 aircraft were built the production was postponed with plans to restart building in early 2022.[5]
Variants
edit- The Backyard Flyer can be configured as a conventional or tricycle gear aircraft, with a covered or open fuselage.
Specifications (BackYard Flyer)
editData from Kitplanes, Manufacturer
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
- Empty weight: 252 lb (114 kg)
- Gross weight: 600 lb (272 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Generac 992cc V-twin four cycle, 38 hp (28 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed Culver
Performance
- Cruise speed: 48 kn (55 mph, 89 km/h)
References
edit- ^ "BackYard Flyer". Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Valley Engineering".
- ^ Kitplanes. 20 June 2009.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "EAA Light Planes". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Valley Engineering".