Zippy Sport

Rara-Avis Sims

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The Zippy Sport is a single-seat, high-wing monoplane powered by a VW engine. Of mixed construction, it has a welded 4130 steel fuselage and wooden wings covered with doped aircraft fabric covering and fixed conventional landing gear. The wings are designed to be folded for storage or ground transport. The aircraft is available in the form of plans for amateur construction.

The Zippy Sport is a plan-built single-engine, single-seat airplane designed by aircraft manufacturer Green Sky of the United States. The Zippy Sport took its first flight in 1986 and was introduced that same year.

The distinctive-looking Zippy Sport features a high main wing with a span of 26 feet, 4 inches, a traditional tail unit, and a standard undercarriage. Its fuselage is constructed of steel and has wood-framed, fabric-covered wings that can be folded for storage. It is powered by a Rotax 503 piston engine that delivers up to 50 horsepower to a 2- or 3-blade fixed-pitch propeller. It cruises at 100 mph, has a top speed of 120, and has a stall speed of 40. It has a range of 300 miles and climbs at a rate of 700 feet per minute.

The Zippy Sport by Green Sky is an unforgettable aircraft, inside and out. The design squeezes every last bit of performance out of its small size, allowing aviators of all skill levels to enjoy its unique design while cruising the heights.

Specifications


SPEEDCruise: 100 mph (160 km/h)
LENGTH17 ft 10 in (5.44 m)
WINGSPAN26 ft 4 in (8.03 m)
HEIGHT1.5 m (5 ft)
MAX WEIGHT610 lb (277 kg)
ENGINEVW aircooled engine, 100 hp (75 kW)
COCKPIT CREW1