BobCat Ultralight, SuperCat Experimental Aircraft, by Bobby Baker, First Strike Aviation
Bobby Bakers BobCat Ultralight Aircraft
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BobCat/SuperCat - The Bobcat, was designed by Bobby Baker and was 1st shown at Sun N Fun, Lakeland Florida in 1984.
The Bobcat/SuperCat is a plans built aircraft.
They use plywood bulkheads, spruce longerons, with Styrofoam ribs, and was covered in standard aircraft covering materials.
The wood construction results in a very strong yet light weight aircraft. The BobCat is light enough to be a part 103 ultralight aircraft, while the SuperCat which was a stronger and heavier aircraft, using a variety of heavier engines fits into the experimental amateur built aircraft category.
BobCat Ultralight, SuperCat Images
Both the Bobcat and SuperCat feature standard 3 axis control, using a center mounted stick, left hand throttle and rudder pedals. It is asked taildragger with a steerable tailwheel. The wings can be removed for trailering, some of time at the field is a partially 20 minutes.
BobCat Specifications:
Engine: Rotax 277
Empty wt. lbs: 251
Max wt: 500 lb
Wing span: 27ft 8in
Wing area: 112 sq.ft
Wing loading: 4.46 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 17.86 lbs/hp
Bobcat Performance Specifications
Max speed: 63 mph
Cruise: 50 mph
Stall: 27 mph
Vne: 80 mph
SuperCat
Engine: Rotax 377, 447, 503
Wingspan: 27ft.
Fuel consumption: 3 to 4 gallons per hour
Fuel capacity: 35ltrs.
Cruise: 65-75mph.
Vne: 85mph.
Climb & land: 55mph.
Stall: 30mph.
Seats: 1
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