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Aerolight Eagle Ultralight

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In this short film, Chris, Brian, Dale and Steve of Southern California take a vintage Aerolight Eagle Ultralight through it's paces in the California desert at El Mirage dry lake bed. We all got a chance to fly the aircraft, and when we were done, Brian held the Altitude record amongst us at nearly 5000 feet above sea level (msl), Chris held the longest distance flown at nearly 60 miles. When the Eagle came to us it was a broken down mess from Brian's Brother. We spent countless hours restoring it and replacing the engine with a Hirth F33 Engine. We replaced the wooden propeller with a carbon fiber 3 bladed model. Even the wing was replaced after we miraculously found one in excellent shape that had been stored for years by another ultralight enthusiast.If you enjoyed this video, send me a message.

Channel: Entertainment
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: flyguy26

Length: 15:30
Rating: 4.57
Views: 20822

Tags: Aerolight  Aircraft  Airplane  Eagle  Flying  Hirth  Ultralight  

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tomterahedrob (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
as I recall from 1980 this flew on only 10hp.was that the engine it came with?Is it really true it couldnt be stalled or spun?
5thwheelman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
have two for sale $3200 for both808-282-5287 John
5thwheelman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
have two eagles i an selling forb $3200 almost new8082825287 in or
pgpete (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i dont think they make 'em anymore - they were old when i flew next to one in 1990
datfunk (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Do you guys mind divulging the approx. cost of one of these kits? Lifelong dream of mine is to build one. What about an "in flight" camera next time? Nice soundtrack as well.
meggark (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i know a guy who used to instruct on these during the early microlighting days in the uk, he used to run underneath and shout up at the students. Fantastic stuff
kimsacramento (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The tracking along side about 6 minutes in, and on, was quite impressive and a unique perspective.
jamesbowden (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Hey Guys, its great to see an eagle in the air. I have 2 double eagles but 1 of them is new the other is in vgood nick I found you via Gordon and Fred in Warrigul Victoria Australia.
flyguy26 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Send me your email @ csynnes@hotmail.com for the pictures. As far as flying goes, it's tricky in a crosswind. I'd recommend a calm morning with plenty of runway. With the canard there's no stall, indeed easy to fly but like anything else you have to get used to it. DO a LOT of taxi tests to get used to the steering on the ground. Other than that lotsa fun.
legible (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
would love detailed pictures, we have only just picked it up, probably a month to get it flying, we are hang gliding/ultralight & Gyrocopter pilots, any problems flying the wing, everything i have read says they are very easy to fly? cheers Gordon

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