SlipStream Genesis

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FieldValue
nameSlipStream Genesis
imageC-ILSE (21360182779).jpg
captionSlipstream Revelation
aircraft_typeKit aircraft
national_originUnited States
manufacturerSlipStream International
designerChuck Hamilton
statusIn production (2015)
introduction1992
first_flight1992
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| name = SlipStream Genesis | logo = | logo_size = | image = C-ILSE (21360182779).jpg | alt = | caption = Slipstream Revelation | long_caption = | other_names = | aircraft_type = Kit aircraft | aim = | outcome = | related = | national_origin = United States | manufacturer = SlipStream International | design_group = | designer = Chuck Hamilton | builder = | issuer = | status = In production (2015) | owners = | primary_user = | more_users = | service = | major_applications = | proposals = | prototypes = | number_built = | construction_number = | civil_registration = | military_serial = | radio_code = | requirement = | aircraft_carried = | flights = | total_hours = | total_distance = | construction_date = | introduction = 1992 | retired = | first_flight = 1992 | initiated = | in_service = | last_flight = | expected = | developed_from = | variants = | developed_into = | preservation = | fate = | predecessors = | successors = | concluded = The SlipStream Genesis is a family of American, strut-braced, high wing, pusher configuration, tricycle gear aircraft, produced in kit form, for amateur construction. Designed by Chuck Hamilton, the series were originally produced by Innovation Engineering of Davenport, Iowa and more recently by SlipStream International of Wautoma, Wisconsin.

Design and development

Developed in 1991 for the homebuilt aircraft market, the Genesis is built from aluminium tubing, riveted together using stainless steel gussets for support. The tail surfaces are suspended from a distinctive series of four tubes that curve to allow clearance for the pusher propeller. The wings and tail surfaces are covered with doped aircraft fabric or optionally with pre-sewn Dacron sailcloth envelopes.

The series is unusual in having control yokes in place of the more common control sticks used on this class of aircraft.

The Genesis can be fitted with floats or skis. Options include larger fuel capacity, electrically-operated flaperons and trim, wheel pants and ballistic parachute.

Variants

;Genesis :Initial two-seat model for the homebuilt market. Acceptable power range is 50 to and engines used include 50 hp Rotax 503, 64 hp Rotax 582, 80 hp Rotax 912UL, 100 hp Rotax 912ULS and 115 hp Rotax 914. First flown in 1992. 200 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production. ;Genesis XL :Two-seat model for the homebuilt market with wider chord wing. Acceptable power range is 50 to and engines used include 50 hp Rotax 503, 64 hp Rotax 582, 80 hp Rotax 912UL, 100 hp Rotax 912ULS and 115 hp Rotax 914. ;Revelation :Two-seat ultralight trainer. Structurally identical to the Genesis, but with a simplified semi-enclosed cockpit, no doors and a longer 30.7 ft wingspan. Standard engine is the 50 hp Rotax 503, with other engines up to 115 hp optional, including the 64 hp Rotax 582, 80 hp Rotax 912UL, 100 hp Rotax 912ULS, 115 hp Rotax 914 and the 81 hp Verner 133M. Some examples have also used the 73 hp Subaru EA-81 engine. 150 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production. ;Skyblaster :Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two 50 hp Rotax 503 engines, mounted in push-pull configuration. Four reported built by 2001, the model is no longer in production. ;SkyQuest :Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two 50 hp Rotax 503 engines, mounted in pusher configuration, with the second engine mounted above the cabin. First flown in 1996, seven were reported as completed in 2003, it is no longer in production. ;Scepter :Single-seat, single- engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by a standard 40 hp Rotax 447 engine, mounted in pusher configuration. Other engines used include the 50 hp Rotax 503 and 45 hp Zanzottera MZ 201. Twenty were reported completed by 2004, the type is no longer in production. ;Ultra Sport :Two-seat development of the Revelation for the US light-sport aircraft market, powered by a standard 60 hp HKS 700E engine. Four had been completed and flown by 2011.

Specifications (Revelation)

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|crew=one |capacity=one passenger |length m= |length ft=19 |length in=4 |length note= |span m= |span ft=30 |span in=8 |span note= |height m= |height ft=6 |height in=3.5 |height note= |wing area sqm= |wing area sqft=154 |wing area note= |aspect ratio= |airfoil= |empty weight kg= |empty weight lb=465 |empty weight note= |gross weight kg= |gross weight lb=1100 |gross weight note= |fuel capacity=10 US gallons (38 litres) |more general= Powerplant

|eng1 number=1 |eng1 name=Rotax 503 |eng1 type=twin cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine |eng1 kw= |eng1 hp=50

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Performance

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|max speed kmh= |max speed mph= |max speed kts= |max speed note= |cruise speed kmh= |cruise speed mph=66 |cruise speed kts= |cruise speed note= |stall speed kmh= |stall speed mph=43 |stall speed kts= |stall speed note= |never exceed speed kmh= |never exceed speed mph=120 |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |range km= |range miles=135 |range nmi= |range note= |endurance= |ceiling m= |ceiling ft=6000 |ceiling note= |g limits=+7/-5.6 |roll rate= |glide ratio=8:1 |climb rate ms= |climb rate ftmin=750-1000 |climb rate note=dependent on weight and engine |time to altitude= |lift to drag= |wing loading kg/m2= |wing loading lb/sqft=7.30 |wing loading note= |power/mass= |thrust/weight= |more performance= |avionics=

References

References

  1. Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page B-98. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN. 0-9680628-1-4
  2. SlipStream International. (2009). "Models".
  3. Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 180-181. BAI Communications. {{ISBN. 0-9636409-4-1
  4. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 161. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  5. Downey, Julia: ''1999 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, pages 52-53. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  6. Downey, Julia: ''2001 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 74. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
  7. Downey, Julia: ''2002 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 18, Number 12, December 2001, page 66, 67 and 85. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
  8. Newby-Gonzalez, Tori: ''2004 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 20, Number 12, December 2003, page 78. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  9. Downey, Julia: ''2005 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 81. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  10. Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 70. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  11. SlipStream, International. (2009). "Revelation Powerplant Options".
  12. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: ''World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16'', page 125. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. {{ISSN. 1368-485X
  13. SlipStream international. (2009). "Ultra Sport".
  14. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 119. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  15. SlipStream International. (2009). "Revelation Specifications".

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