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Thunderbird Aviation SNS8 Hiperlight single place biplane light sport eligible aircraft.

Thunderbird Aviation - Last year the rights for production of the Hiperlight line of light recreational aircraft came up for sale.

They were purchased by Ron Jones of Thunderbird aviation.

According to Ron he had a desire to build one of these fine aircraft when they first came out on the market being produced by Sorrel Aviation nearly 20 years ago, so when Sunset Rise Manufacturing put the business up for sale he decided to purchase it.

"Thunderbird Aviation has no desire to change the design, we will be producing it pretty well the way the Sorrel's designed it." "We will be offering three basic packages, the SNS 8 UL the ultralight version of the plane which is a true part 103 craft, the SNS 8 EXP our experimental version of the single place and the SNS 9 our two place Hiperlight. "

The single place ultralight version is powered by the Zanzaterra, MZ 201 twin cylinder two stroke, while the experimental version uses the 447 and 503 Rotax. According to Ron the kits will take about 150 to 200 hours to put together, with the single place version using presewn dacron envelopes while the two seat version will use a conventional fabric style of covering.

Current production delivery times are 8 to 10 weeks from placement of order, by late summer Ron hopes to have kits on hand for delivery.

Single Place SNS-8

Specifications
Wing Span	22' 0"
Length	15' 6"
Height	5' 3"
Wing Area	140 sq ft
Engine	MZ 201
Fuel Capacity	5 gal
Empty Weight	247 lbs
Gross Weight	500 lbs
Useful Load	253 lbs
Time to Build with Standard Assembly Package	100 - 150 hrs
Performance Chart
Never Exceed Speed	98 mph
Maximum Cruise	60 mph
Range at Maximum Cruise	180 miles
Stall/Landing Speed	27 mph
Takeoff Distance (grass)	175 feet
Landing Roll with Brakes	175 feet
Rate of Climb @ 40 mph	700 ft/min
Glide ratio (engine off)	12:1
Rate of Sink	250 ft/min
Load Factor	6.0+/3.0-
The Hiperlight Aircraft is NOT aerobatic and MUST BE FLOWN WITHIN DESIGN TOLERANCES.

For more information contact:

Thunderbird Aviation
50230 Mile End Drive
Shelby Township MI 48317
USA
586-212-5862

Thunderbird Aviation SNS8 Hiperlight single place biplane light sport eligible aircraft.

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