Ameri-Cana Ultralights
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Ameri-Cana Ultralights was a Canadian
aircraft manufacturer that was formed to produce the Ameri-Cana Eureka
for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles
category and the American market.
6000 and could be assembled in two weekends.
The prototype Eureka first flew in August 1997. The company then commenced manufacturing and marketing kits.
In 1999, reviewer Andre Cliche said: "The kit sells for $6000, which is amazingly low when you consider that this number even includes the engine, propeller and basic instruments. I wonder if they will stay in business for long with such a low profit margin?"
After introduction, the price was increased to US$5000 for the airframe alone, estimating that it could be completed for US$8000 total. The company ceased providing kits in July 2003 stating "The Eureka has been withdrawn from the market due to lack of resources."
Canada
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aircraft manufacturer that was formed to produce the Ameri-Cana Eureka
Ameri-Cana Eureka
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for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles
Ultralight aircraft (United States)
Ultralight aircraft in the United States are much smaller and lighter than ultralight aircraft in all other countries.In the USA ultralights are classified as vehicles and not aircraft and are thus not required to be registered or for the pilot to have a pilot licence or certificate.- US definition...
category and the American market.
History
The company was formed by Wilf Stark in 1997 with the successful first flight of the Eureka. The aircraft was intended to fill what Ameri-Cana perceived as an under-served niche in the market - an inexpensive ultralight that was also quick to assemble. The Eureka was initially sold complete, including engine for US$United States dollar
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6000 and could be assembled in two weekends.
The prototype Eureka first flew in August 1997. The company then commenced manufacturing and marketing kits.
In 1999, reviewer Andre Cliche said: "The kit sells for $6000, which is amazingly low when you consider that this number even includes the engine, propeller and basic instruments. I wonder if they will stay in business for long with such a low profit margin?"
After introduction, the price was increased to US$5000 for the airframe alone, estimating that it could be completed for US$8000 total. The company ceased providing kits in July 2003 stating "The Eureka has been withdrawn from the market due to lack of resources."
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameri-Cana Eureka Ameri-Cana Eureka -External links:*... |
single seat ultralight aircraft | ||