Weedhopper 2

The venerable old Weedhopper 11 was first introduced in its two place version in 1989. This side by side seating two place uses bolt together aluminium tube construction covered in Dacron sailcloth.

Controls and standard stick and rudder with a central stick. The craft is a trigear with a tractor engine. Construction times 50 to 75 hours. The craft is a trigear with a tractor engine. Construction times 50 to 75 hours.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range
Rotax 503SCDI
x
18 ft 6 in.
7 ft 1 in.
28 ft.
168 sq./ft.
2
340 lbs.
x

840 lbs.
x
x

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling
x
500 fpm
75 mph.
55mph.
x
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed
x
x
28 mph.
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations