The SlipStream Genesis is a family of
American,
strut-braced
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,
high wing,
pusher configuration
In an aircraft with a pusher configuration (as opposed to a tractor configuration), the propeller(s) are mounted behind their respective engine(s). Since a pusher propeller is mounted behind the engine, the drive shaft is in compression in nor ...
,
tricycle gear aircraft, produced in kit form, for
amateur construction. Designed by Chuck Hamilton, the series were originally produced by
Innovation Engineering
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of
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Iowa, United States. Located along the Mississippi River on the eastern border of the state, it is the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population of 384,324 and a ...
and more recently by
SlipStream International of
Wautoma, Wisconsin.
[Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page B-98. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ][Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 180-181. BAI Communications. ][Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 161. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X][Downey, Julia: ''1999 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, pages 52-53. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851][Downey, Julia: ''2001 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 12, December 2000, page 74. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851][Downey, Julia: ''2002 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 18, Number 12, December 2001, page 66, 67 and 85. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851][Newby-Gonzalez, Tori: ''2004 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 20, Number 12, December 2003, page 78. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851][Downey, Julia: ''2005 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 21, Number 12, December 2004, page 81. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851][Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 70. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851]
Design and development
Developed in 1991 for the homebuilt aircraft market, the Genesis is built from
aluminium tubing, riveted together using
stainless steel
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron that is resistant to rusting and corrosion. It contains at least 11% chromium and may contain elements such as carbon, other nonmetals and metals to obtain other desired properties. Stainless steel's corros ...
gussets for support. The tail surfaces are suspended from a distinctive series of four tubes that curve to allow clearance for the pusher propeller. The wings and tail surfaces are covered with
doped aircraft fabric or optionally with pre-sewn
Dacron sailcloth envelopes.
The series is unusual in having
control yokes in place of the more common control sticks used on this class of aircraft.
The Genesis can be fitted with floats or skis. Options include larger fuel capacity, electrically-operated
flaperons and trim,
wheel pants and ballistic parachute.
Variants
;Genesis
:Initial two-seat model for the homebuilt market. Acceptable power range is and engines used include
Rotax 503,
Rotax 582,
Rotax 912UL,
Rotax 912ULS and
Rotax 914. First flown in 1992. 200 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production.
;Genesis XL
:Two-seat model for the homebuilt market with wider chord wing. Acceptable power range is and engines used include
Rotax 503,
Rotax 582,
Rotax 912UL,
Rotax 912ULS and
Rotax 914.
;Revelation
:Two-seat ultralight trainer. Structurally identical to the Genesis, but with a simplified semi-enclosed cockpit, no doors and a longer wingspan. Standard engine is the
Rotax 503, with other engines up to optional, including the
Rotax 582,
Rotax 912UL,
Rotax 912ULS,
Rotax 914 and the
Verner 133M. Some examples have also used the
Subaru EA-81
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Design and history
Prior ...
engine. 150 were reported completed by 2011 and the type remains in production.
[Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: ''World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16'', page 125. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ]
;Skyblaster
:Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two
Rotax 503 engines, mounted in push-pull configuration. Four reported built by 2001, the model is no longer in production.
;SkyQuest
:Two-seat, twin engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by two
Rotax 503 engines, mounted in pusher configuration, with the second engine mounted above the cabin. First flown in 1996, seven were reported as completed in 2003, it is no longer in production.
;Scepter
:Single-seat, single- engined model for the homebuilt market, powered by a standard
Rotax 447 engine, mounted in pusher configuration. Other engines used include the
Rotax 503 and
Zanzottera MZ 201. Twenty were reported completed by 2004, the type is no longer in production.
;Ultra Sport
:Two-seat development of the Revelation for the US
light-sport aircraft
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market, powered by a standard
HKS 700E engine. Four had been completed and flown by 2011.
[Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 119. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X]
Specifications (Revelation)
See also
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.slipstream.bz/
Homebuilt aircraft
Light-sport aircraft