MCR ULC

The MCR ULC specifications were established in 1996, defining it as an ultra-light airplane based on the FAI requirements. First flight was done in April 1997. Based on the Sportster design, with the same fuselage and engine installation, the FAI ultra-light MCR-ULC was specifically designed for fast cruise and optimized for slow approach speeds. The MCR ULC characteristics lie in its unique wing design, involving a greater span and area, as well as split double slotted fowler flaps and ailerons. This sophisticated wing concept allows the MCR ULC to reach an unprecedented maximum to stall speed ratio of 4, although it guarantees a very gentle behavior in rough air conditions and a high safety level. The MCR ULC can be equipped with a choice of different power plants, but may also be fitted with other options such as : Ballistic Recovery System parachute, Toe operated Hydraulic brakes, Fuselage footsteps. The MCR ULC can be delivered in kit, or ready-to-fly.

Dimensions

Wing Span: 28 ft 5 in-8.66 m
Wing Area: 87 sq 72 ft-8.12 m²
Aspect Ratio: 9.2
Length: 18 ft-5.48 m
Height: 4 ft 8 in-1.43 m
Cabin Width: 44 in-1.12 m

Weight & Loadings

Equipped Empty Weight: 574 lb-261 Kg
Max. Takeoff Weight: 992 lb-450 Kg
Useful Load: 418 lb-189 Kg
Wing Loading: 12.1lb/sq ft-59 Kg/m²
G Loading: +4.0g/-2.0g
Glide Ratio: 16/1
Fuel Capacity Standard: 45 gal-170 L

V Speeds (IAS)

Vne Never Exceed: 187 mph-162 Kts-300 Km/h
Vno Structural cruising: 143 mph-125 Kts-231 Km/h
Va Maneuvering Speed: 113 mph-98 Kts-182 Km/h
Vfe Flap Extended: 87 mph-76 Kts-140 Km/h
Vso Stall speed: 56 mph-49 Kts-91 Km/h
Vso Stall speed Landing: 40 mph-35 Kts-65 Km/h

Performance Rotax 914 (TAS)

Max Level Speed@FL110: 208 mph-180 Kts-334 Km/h
75% Cruise Speed@FL110: 188 mph-164 Kts-303 Km/h
65% Cruise Speed@FL110: 178 mph-155 Kts-288 Km/h
Range@75% Cruise: 758 sm-659 nm-1,220 Km
Long range tanks: 1,624 sm-1,412 nm-2,615 Km
Service Ceiling: 24,000 ft-7,315 m
Rate of Climb@SL: 2560 fpm- 13 m/s
Takeoff Roll@SL: 318 ft-97 m
Landing Roll@SL: 590 ft-180m

Performance Rotax 912 ULS (TAS)

Max Level Speed@FL 80: 186 mph-161 Kts-299 Km/h
75% Cruise Speed@FL80: 182 mph-158 Kts-293 Km/h
65% Cruise Speed@FL110: 179 mph-156 Kts-288 Km/h
Range@65% Cruise: 831 sm-722 nm-1338 Km
Long range tanks: 1,780 sm-1,548 nm-2,867 Km
Service Ceiling: 22,000 ft-6,705 m
Rate of Climb@SL: 2,615 fpm-11 m/s
Takeoff Roll@SL: 367 ft-112 m
Landing Roll@SL: 590 ft-180 m

Price

As an example, price indicated here is for a MCR ULC, Ready-to-Fly, with:
- Rotax 912UL 80hp
- Tuned exhaust silencer
- Fixed pitch propeller
- White paint
- Standard instrumentation panel
- Radio Garmin SL40
- Transponder Garmin GTX328