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Designed by Ron Wilson of Ontario, the Acrolite 1B was the winner of a
competition sponsored by the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. for an
entry level aerobatic capable aircraft. The Model 1B can also be powered
by the 75hp(56kW) Rotax 618 or the 65hp (48kW) Rotax 582. When the lower
powered engines are installed the maximum take-off weight is reduced to
750lb(340kg).Plans and building materials are available from Aircraft
Spruce & Specialty of Corona, California. Mr. Wilson had previously
designed two other aircraft which are still active. His first design was
the Acrolite single seat biplane which made its first flight in 1986
powered by a 40hp(30kW) Rotax 447. It has a wingspan of 220(6.7m) and
an empty weight of 281lb(127kg).
C-FYBR c/n AC-103 Canada
Single seat ultralight
first flown in 1996
Engine: 80hp(60kW) Rotax 912
Length: 170(5.17m)
Height: 60(1.83m)
Wingspan: 200(6.09m)
No.built: 4+
Range: 250miles(401km)
Cruising speed: 110mph(176kmh) Empty weight: 500lb(227kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 800lb(363kg)
The Acrolite is illustrated below.
C-ICNC
c/n A101
Ron Wilsons second design was the high wing tandem two seat Acrolite
11T which first flew in 1994 powered by a 65hp (48kW) Rotax 582. It can
also be powered by an 80hp (60kW) Rotax 912. It has a length of
204(6.19m) and a wingspan of 285(8.65m). Cruising speed is 90mph
(144kmh) and it has an empty weight of 550lb(249kg) and a maximum
take-off weight of 1050lb(476kg). The Acrolite 11T is illustrated below.
C-FSDU c/n AC201 |
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