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Weedhopper 1


The Weedhopper was designed by John F. Chotia and has undergone numerous improvements throughout the years. The Weedhopper 11 is a side-by-side two seat version which first flew in 1989 and is generally powered by a 52hp(38kW) Rotax 503 and has a maximum take-off weight of 840lb(381kg). Many thousands of Weedhopper kits have been sold around the world and they are still available from Weedhopper USA of Edwards , Missouri.

Weedhopper 1

Unregistered                                    USA

Single seat ultralight first flown in 1977

Engine: 40hp(29kW) Rotax 447                                                                                                       Length: 18’6"(5.63m)                                                                                            Height: 6’9"(2.05m)Wingspan: 28’0"(8.52m)                                                                                             No.built: 3000+ Range: 80miles(128km)                                                                      Cruising speed: 55mph(88kmh) Empty weight: 250lb(113kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 550lb(249kg)

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