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| type=[[Amateur-built aircraft]]<br />[[Light-sport aircraft]]
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| national origin=[[Colombia]]/[[United States]]
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| unit cost= [[US$]]39,995 (kit only, 2011)
| unit cost= [[US$]]129,500 (assembled, Spirit Grand Edition model, 2014)
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| developed from=[[AeroAndina MXP-150 Kimbaya]]
| variants with their own articles=[[World Aircraft Vision]]
| variants with their own articles=[[World Aircraft Vision]]
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The '''World Aircraft Spirit''' is a [[Columbia]]n/[[United States|American]] [[amateur-built aircraft]], designed by Max Tedesco and produced by [[World Aircraft Company]]. The aircraft was publicly introduced at [[AirVenture]] in 2011. It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011">Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 76. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851</ref><ref name="EAA">{{cite news|url = http://www.eaa.org/lightplaneworld/articles/1107_spirit.asp|title = World Aircraft to Introduce Spirit LSA at AirVenture 2011|accessdate = 19 November 2012|last = EAA Staff |year = 2011| work = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]}}</ref>
The '''World Aircraft Spirit''' is a [[Colombia]]n/[[United States|American]] [[amateur-built aircraft]], designed by Max Tedesco and produced by [[World Aircraft Company]]. The aircraft was publicly introduced at [[AirVenture]] in 2011 and production is expected to commence in 2014. It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011">Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 76. Belvoir Publications. {{ISSN|0891-1851}}</ref><ref name="EAA">{{cite news|url = http://www.eaa.org/lightplaneworld/articles/1107_spirit.asp|title = World Aircraft to Introduce Spirit LSA at AirVenture 2011|accessdate = 19 November 2012|last = EAA Staff |year = 2011| work = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]}}</ref><ref name="Niles17Jan14">{{cite news|url = http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/World-Aircraft-Ready-To-Launch221282-1.html|title = World Aircraft Ready To Launch|accessdate = 17 January 2014|last = Niles|first = Russ|date = 17 January 2014| work = AVweb}}</ref>


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
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The aircraft is made from [[aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|32.9|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} span wing has an area of {{convert|132|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and mounts [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The wing is supported by "V" struts and [[jury struts]]. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is {{convert|100|to|130|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and standard engines used include the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]], {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Continental O-200]] and the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming IO-233]] [[four-stroke]] powerplants.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011" /><ref name="EAA" />
The aircraft is made from [[aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|32.9|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} span wing has an area of {{convert|132|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and mounts [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The wing is supported by "V" struts and [[jury struts]]. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is {{convert|100|to|130|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and standard engines used include the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]], {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Continental O-200]] and the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming IO-233]] [[four-stroke]] powerplants.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011" /><ref name="EAA" />


The aircraft has a design maximum gross weight of {{convert|1653|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, but is restricted to {{convert|1320|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} if flown in the US [[light-sport aircraft]] category.<ref name="Specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.worldaircraftco.com/spirit/|title = Spirit|accessdate = 19 November 2012|last = [[World Aircraft Company]]|year = 2012}}</ref>
The aircraft has a design maximum gross weight of {{convert|1653|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, but is restricted to {{convert|1320|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} if flown in the US [[light-sport aircraft]] category.<ref name="Specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.worldaircraftco.com/spirit/|title = Spirit|accessdate = 19 November 2012|last = World Aircraft Company|author-link = World Aircraft Company|year = 2012}}</ref>


The Spirit [[airframe]] is constructed in Colombia and then shipped to World Aircraft's facility at [[Henry County Airport (Tennessee)|Henry County Airport]] in [[Paris, Tennessee]] for final assembly and paint. Kits shipped are fully assembled and then disassembled for customer delivery and may be shipped painted as well. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated as 110 hours.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011" /><ref name="EAA" /><ref name="Specs" />
The Spirit [[airframe]] is constructed in Colombia and then shipped to World Aircraft's facility at [[Henry County Airport (Tennessee)|Henry County Airport]] in [[Paris, Tennessee]] for final assembly and paint. Kits shipped are fully assembled and then disassembled for customer delivery and may be shipped painted as well. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated as 110 hours.<ref name="KitplanesDec2011" /><ref name="EAA" /><ref name="Specs" />


As of October 2012, the design appears on the [[Federal Aviation Administration]]'s list of approved special light-sport aircraft.<ref name="FAASLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/media/SLSA_Directory.xls|title = SLSA Make/Model Directory|accessdate = 20 November 2012|last = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]|date = 12 October 2012}}</ref>
As of October 2012, the design appears on the [[Federal Aviation Administration]]'s list of approved special light-sport aircraft.<ref name="FAASLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport/media/SLSA_Directory.xls|title = SLSA Make/Model Directory|accessdate = 20 November 2012|last = Federal Aviation Administration|author-link = Federal Aviation Administration|date = 12 October 2012}}</ref>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
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==Specifications (Spirit) ==
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==References==
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==External links==
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Spirit
Role Amateur-built aircraft
Light-sport aircraft
National origin Colombia/United States
Manufacturer World Aircraft Company
Designer Max Tedesco
Introduction 2011
Status Production anticipated for 2014
Number built 55 (2011)
Developed from AeroAndina MXP-150 Kimbaya
Variants World Aircraft Vision

The World Aircraft Spirit is a Colombian/American amateur-built aircraft, designed by Max Tedesco and produced by World Aircraft Company. The aircraft was publicly introduced at AirVenture in 2011 and production is expected to commence in 2014. It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft.[1][2][3]

Design and development

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The Spirit features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit that is 48 in (122 cm) wide, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 32.9 ft (10.0 m) span wing has an area of 132 sq ft (12.3 m2) and mounts flaps. The wing is supported by "V" struts and jury struts. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is 100 to 130 hp (75 to 97 kW) and standard engines used include the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, 100 hp (75 kW) Continental O-200 and the 100 hp (75 kW) Lycoming IO-233 four-stroke powerplants.[1][2]

The aircraft has a design maximum gross weight of 1,653 lb (750 kg), but is restricted to 1,320 lb (599 kg) if flown in the US light-sport aircraft category.[4]

The Spirit airframe is constructed in Colombia and then shipped to World Aircraft's facility at Henry County Airport in Paris, Tennessee for final assembly and paint. Kits shipped are fully assembled and then disassembled for customer delivery and may be shipped painted as well. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated as 110 hours.[1][2][4]

As of October 2012, the design appears on the Federal Aviation Administration's list of approved special light-sport aircraft.[5]

Operational history

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By December 2011 55 examples had been completed and flown.[1]

Specifications (Spirit)

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Data from Kitplanes, World Aircraft Company and AVweb[1][3][4]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 22 ft 3 in (6.78 m)
  • Wingspan: 32 ft 10 in (10.01 m)
  • Wing area: 132 sq ft (12.3 m2)
  • Empty weight: 728 lb (330 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg) light-sport aircraft version, 1,653 lb (750 kg) for other versions
  • Fuel capacity: 24 U.S. gallons (91 L; 20 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 100 hp (75 kW)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed composite

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 115 mph (185 km/h, 100 kn)
  • Stall speed: 35 mph (56 km/h, 30 kn) flaps down
  • Never exceed speed: 143 mph (230 km/h, 124 kn)
  • Range: 600 mi (970 km, 520 nmi)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 10.5:1
  • Rate of climb: 950 ft/min (4.8 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 10.0 lb/sq ft (49 kg/m2)

Avionics

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Vandermeullen, Richard: 2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 76. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. ^ a b c EAA Staff (2011). "World Aircraft to Introduce Spirit LSA at AirVenture 2011". Experimental Aircraft Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  3. ^ a b Niles, Russ (17 January 2014). "World Aircraft Ready To Launch". AVweb. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  4. ^ a b c World Aircraft Company (2012). "Spirit". Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  5. ^ Federal Aviation Administration (12 October 2012). "SLSA Make/Model Directory". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
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