P 40 replica WWII aircraft by Loehle Aircraft.

[scifyjunkie]

in england, and europe it is considered an ultralight. in the U.S. it is considered as an experimental, or LSA.

[WWIIace45]

Why does everybody call the P-40 "Flying Tiger"? The name of the warbird is officially P-40B/C Tomahawk, while the Flying Tigers were the world-renowned squadron that fought the Japanese in South China.

[cflmma]

Actually Loehle has a kit that locks the landing gear so it will meet LSA restrictions. Cruise is between 75/85 depending on the engine.

These are supposed to be very easy to fly and very stable. You have the problems from wind due to the light weight of the craft. Do not expect to due warbird type moves with it. It is not going to respond like a 3,000hp powered warbird.

[cflmma]

Actually Loehle has a kit that locks the landing gear so it will meet LSA restrictions. Cruise is between 75/85 depending on the engine.

[scifyjunkie]

are there any legal warbird ultralight kits available?

[Natemire]

What kinda speeds does this stall/cruise at? Very cool. I love p-40's but that is the only way I'll ever be able to own or fly one haha. Right on

[Natemire]

What kinda speeds does this stall/cruise at?

[ultralightnews]

In the U.S. they would have to be built and flown as experimental aircraft.

[ultralightnews]

It Canada P40 and P51 aircraft from Loehle are can be registered as ultralights or experimental amateurbuilt aircraft.

[onebigkahuna69]

@ultralightnews how about in the US.? can they be registered as LSA?,or are they having problems because of the retractable landing gear.

[Prickler32]

How can that P40 replica be an ultralight? It looks way to big. Did I misunderstand something?

[onebigkahuna69]

what kind of motor is powering that.?

[ultralightnews]

Most would be using the Rotax 582.

[onebigkahuna69]

@ultralightnews how about a 912.?