Hiperlight SNS9 Experimental Amateurbuilt light sport aircraft.
Experimental Aircraft News Magazine - The single place Hiperlight SNS 8 can be factory built as a part 103 ultralight aircraft, and the SNS 9 is currently being prepared for lightsport aircraft certification to the ASTM standards. The single seat SNS-8 Hiperlight was designed by the Sorrell brothers in 1982 at the request of the US Rotax engine distributor to provide an enclosed cockpit aircraft design to utilize the 28 hp (21 kW) Rotax 277 engine. The resulting aircraft was a scaled-down version of the very successful Sorrell Hiperbipe aerobatic cabin biplane and with an empty weight of 247 lb (112 kg) fit the US ultralight category. The series designation of "SNS" stands for Sorrell Negative Stagger.
The aircraft is easy to fly, with light control forces and well balanced controls. The aircraft has full-span ailerons on the bottom wing. The design flies very well on as little as 28 hp. The aircraft features a welded steel tube forward fuselage, with a detachable aluminum tube aft fuselage. The rear fuselage can be easily removed for transport or storage in ten minutes.
The wings are also constructed from aluminum tubes and the whole aircraft is covered in aircraft fabric. The SNS-8 has a maximum pilot weight of 230 lb (104 kg). The SNS-8 kit was estimated as taking 200–300 hours to assemble. We also talk to Rory Olson a Hiperbipe owner, builder, pilot. The SNS-7 (Sorrell Negative Stagger, Model 7) was intended to give full unlimited aerobatic performance without sacrificing the comforts of a cabin-style aircraft. Rory has been using his aircraft in competition for many years and has over 1,000 hours on engine and airframe. His Hiperbipe has recently undergone a recommended update in the wing, this update is going to be available from Hiperlight Aircraft.
THE SNS-9 HIPERLIGHT
TWO PLACE EXPERIMENTAL/LIGHT SPORTBasic Kit - $35,900Specifications
Wing Span 23' 4"
Length 18' 0"
Height 5' 4"
Wing Area 148 Sq. Ft.
Engine Rotax 582
Fuel Capacity 12 Gallons
Empty Weight 380 lbs.
Gross Weight 875 lbs.
Assembly Time 300-400 Hours
Performance
Maximum Speed 113 MPH
Maximum Cruise 85 MPH
Range 260 MILES
Stall Speed 39 MPH
Take of Distance 300 FT.
Landing Distance 300 FT.
Rate of Climb 600 FT/MIN
Glide Ratio 12:1
Rate of Sink 325 FPM
Load Factor +3.8/-1.9
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