To what  tests were the 254/331/496Ultrasport Helicopters  subject?

• Complete  Flight tests, with slip rings and Structural tests. This family of Aircraft reached or even went over  any feature required from FAA FAR Part 103 as far as fuel, speed and weight are concerned. The main rotor blades for example, made of composite and designed from an expert, were traction tested together with the connections to over  26.000 lbs. The blades succeeded in so many Take off and Landing simulations that they can be considered Infinite life Blades. The Landing Gear  and the Pilot’s seat have been tested from  2.5 G, loaded with  1,375 lbs. of sand bags. The metal made transmission, was expressly designed for the Ultrasport Helicopter  Family with a project analysis and Stress Tests to certify their performances.

What kind of Fuel was used on the Hirth Engines?

• 35:1 Fuel Mixture for two strokes Engines. The petrol must have a minimum of 93 octanes as recommended from the American Petroleum Institute (API)

What should I  do, if I lived in high altitude zones ?

• If you live at an altitude of 4.000 ft. (1.300 meters) from the sea level, it is necessary to regulate the  carburetor. The Ultrasport can make the hovering out of the round effect  at a height of 7.000 ft. (2.120 meters).

What about the Maintenance?
• Engine: Overhaul at 1,000 hours.
• Rotor Blades: Infinite Life
• Most of the Metal parts: To inspect and grease if required every 25 hours.

Warranty and Spare parts availability?
• Engine and Metal parts: 1 year
• Cell  and composite made blades: Infinite Life

How are the Ultrasport Kits sent?
• The Ultrasport Kits can be sent in 5 forms: Quick Build: (1) Power Transmission, (2) Propeller Hub & Control Systems, (3) Tail Boom & Tail plane/empennage (4) Fuselage, (5) Rotor Blades & Landing Gears.

Can I move the Ultrasport with a Trolley? How far can I go with mounted Blades and Tail boom?
• Yes, we recommend to support the Tail Boom. It is also recommended to move the  blades in case the trip is over  50 miles.

How long does it take to assemble a kit?
• It takes about  50 hrs  to an export to complete the assembly.  If you never assembled an aircraft before it will take about  100 hrs after reading the instructions and thoroughly following  the Assembly Manual.

What kind of training do I need? How do I get it?
• If you already are an expert pilot, we suggest  to have the licence on a light helicopter such as for example the R-22,
• If you do not owe the licence, we suggest to make  10 or 20 hours training on a two seat Ultrasport  helicopter  until you obtain the licence to fly on your own;
• The American Sportscopter Italia requires one of the two solutions here listed, before sending an Ultrasport kit: (1) To have the licence for an Ultralight helicopter released from a certified trainer  (2) Either have a military or civil valid licence.
• The solitary flight includes: taking off, landing, hovering and rescue procedures;

What are the security Ultrasport features?
• The Rotor with great inertia allows excellent autorotation characteristics.
• The landing gear, highly sprung offers security and low CG.
• The big skids offer high resistance to the static and dynamic solicitations.
• The Anticouple rotor, protected from the empennage grants protection in case the aircraft got close to obstacles.