Interplane Skyboy
The Skyboy is a side-by-side two-seat ultralight built by InterPlane of Zbraslavice in the Czech Republic, designed in 1992 specifically as a trainer for the German market. Its pusher-mounted engine sits behind the cabin, giving both occupants an unobstructed forward view, while the fabric-covered aluminium wing and welded airframe keep the design simple to maintain. Roughly 100 were built. In the United States it was adapted to qualify as a two-seat trainer under the FAR 103 ultralight exemption, and it was later offered as a light-sport aircraft, extending its trainer role well beyond its original European market.
Did you know?
A pusher-style trainer: the engine sits behind the cabin, giving both seats an unobstructed forward view.
Specifications
| Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
| Height | 2.1 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 110 NM (204 km) |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 55 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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