Sportcopter II - Superior by DesignSource: www.sportcopter.com
The New "SPORTCOPTER II" (SCII) has features like no other two-place on the market today! It has a roomier cabin (49" interior width) for better cockpit management not only adding comfort to its occupants but also giving a very generous cargo room behind the seats. The cabin is equipped with forced air ventilation and heat. The handsomely designed instrument panel is efficient and also compact. The fully glassed pod allows all wiring to be neatly tucked, out of the way, for complete protection. This panel can be as sophisticated as you would like including (EFIS) glass cockpit instrumentation. The cabin and engine of the SCII are completely enclosed. This gives the SCII added propeller efficiency, all weather capability, and effective protection of vital components. The Lycoming I0360 (220 hp) air cooled engine was finally made available to us which was necessary to meet our design requirements. Owing to the SCII higher gross weight and the need for very rough-field capability, an incredible suspension system was selected for the main gear, furnishing maximum vertical undercarriage travel for absorbing extreme impact on landings. This system is also designed for slow speed, drop-in landings. TheSCII will be equipped with an improved version of our original unique swing-arm nosewheel configuration found in other Sport Copter models. So in case you were to land in a cross configuration, touching down sideways, this self-tracking nosewheel will help prevent any type of roll over.
A new Sport Copter feature you will see on this design is a very powerful prerotator pystem which will render incredibly short take-offs! The triple vertical stabilizer/rudder system provides stability in slow flight maneuvering and high-speed cruise, minimizing pilot workload. This superior system is less sensitive in-flight giving more stability and better handling. A version of the SCII will conform to the new LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) standards including the center line thrust feature. Due to the fact that this aircraft will have a higher cruise speed, a proper center of pressure was applied to this design.
"The SCII flies steady on the stick, offers a quiet ride and gives complete comfort while racing along. Visibility moves from every angle as you get a bird's eye view, while effortlessly moving the stick through maneuvers. A steady rotor system, easy handling, roomy cabin with sturdy suspension making landing a breeze is only some of the selling points. The breath taking body design and sleek appearance will be just a perk!" (quote from a gyro pilot's first flight in the SCII...March 2008)
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A new Sport Copter feature you will see on this design is a very powerful prerotator pystem which will render incredibly short take-offs! The triple vertical stabilizer/rudder system provides stability in slow flight maneuvering and high-speed cruise, minimizing pilot workload. This superior system is less sensitive in-flight giving more stability and better handling. A version of the SCII will conform to the new LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) standards including the center line thrust feature. Due to the fact that this aircraft will have a higher cruise speed, a proper center of pressure was applied to this design.
"The SCII flies steady on the stick, offers a quiet ride and gives complete comfort while racing along. Visibility moves from every angle as you get a bird's eye view, while effortlessly moving the stick through maneuvers. A steady rotor system, easy handling, roomy cabin with sturdy suspension making landing a breeze is only some of the selling points. The breath taking body design and sleek appearance will be just a perk!" (quote from a gyro pilot's first flight in the SCII...March 2008)
SP's AirBuz - CURRENT ISSUE