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Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey gets new hull and upholstery package.

Since 1977 the Richter family has been involved in ultralight and light sport aviation. They first entered the sport with the Hi-Nuski a single seat weight shift ultralight. As the sport progressed they came out with the very successful Cobra and King Cobra series of single and two place ultralights and ultralight trainers.

They they began producing the Buccaneer XA and Buccaneer II, and then went on to design the Carrera, Buccaneer SX, and Explorer series.

In June of 1992 Kerry Richter and Page Linette began designing and building the SeaRey and in November of 1992 it made it's first flight. The SeaRey then made it's debut at Sun N Fun, and according to Wayne Richter "we were almost two years filling just those orders." 14 years and some over 400 aircraft later delivery time is now down to 90 days.

According the Wayne the "SeaRey fits perfectly into the light sport aircraft category, except we are waiting for the exemption for the repositionable gear." "As far as weights and speeds we fit right in."

The SeaRey features aluminum tube, bolt and rivet together construction covered in standard aircraft covering materials. All fiberglass components are factory built ready for installation. Kit building time is between 400 and 600 hours, with no special tools or knowledge required. The kit can easily be built in a two car garage.

Controls on the SeaRey are standard stick and rudder with flaps, dual sticks, and rudder pedals and a center mounted throttle. Trim is achieved by adjusting the horizontal stabilizer up and down. Brakes are also standard and are operated via a brake handle on the stick.

Floatation is provided by a center mounted hull with sponsons located on each wing. power is supplied by the Rotax 912 80 HP, 912 S 100 HP and 914 115 horsepower aircraft engines.

The SeaRey hull has recently undergone extensive changes to make it easier to take off from and land on water. The hull is also now offered in a carbon graphite combination which gives extra strength with a reduction of about 60 lbs. in weight.

Currently Progressive is looking at delivering kits in the experimental light sport category only.

Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey specifications.

 

Rotax 912 80 HP

Rotax 914 115 HP

  Solo Dual Solo Dual
Cruise Speed
85 mph
85 mph
100 mph
100 mph
Top Speed
105 mph
105 mph
120 mph
120 mph
Stall Speed
36 mph
40 mph
38 mph
42 mph
VNE
115 mph
115 mph
115 mph
115 mph
Rate of Climb
900 fpm
700 fpm
1200 fpm
900 fpm
Takeoff (Land)
200 feet
400 feet
150 feet
350 feet
Takeoff (Water
200 feet
400 feet
150 feet
350 feet
Length
22'5"
22'5"
Wing Span
30'10"
30'10"
Height
77"
77"
Wing Area
157 sq.feet
157 sq.feet
Empty Weight
820 lbs
820 lbs
Gross Weight
1370 lbs
1370 lbs
Useful Load
550 lbs
520 lbs
Cabin Width
44"
44"
Horsepower
80
115
For more information contact:
Progressive Aerodyne
520 Clifton St
Orlando FL 32808
407-292-3700

Wayne Richter of Progressive Aerodyne beside a recently completed SeaRey
Wayne Richter of Progressive Aerodyne beside a recently completed SeaRey
with newly designed hull and deluxe upholstery package.

SeaRey instrument panel.

Adjustable stabilizer for trim.

Rotax 914 power.

SeaRey instrument panel. Adjustable stabilizer for trim. Rotax 914 power.

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