Hugus home field sits at 5,600 feet MSL. Most general aviation aircraft in the United States are registered to the FAA with respective tail numbers. Thin aluminum construction could see hangar rash more easily. New ready-to-fly Ultracruiser. Pros All-American design for those who enjoy single-place flying. Hours. Still in all, for those looking to remain within a smaller budget, the UltraCruiser is a good choice if you feel your building skills are up to the task. He blacked out. . by: WFLA 8 On Your Side Staff, Victoria Price. Some ultralight buyers believe riveted structures are more vulnerable than aluminum tube frames and certainly damage repair would be more time-consuming. Ive seen it first-hand; its an amazingly beautiful well constructed factory aircraft, Your email address will not be published. Cons Longitudinal stability test didnt work well as the UltraCruiser has only a fixed trim tab that wasnt perfect for my weight (though light elevator forces made coping easy). He started selling plans shortly after that. But there is no way we would be where we are without some really great people. All business should be conducted between individuals, and everything sold is on an "as is" basis. What do you think about a homebuilt designed Ercoupe? The UltraCruiser can be purchased as plans-only, partial kit, or full parts-kit. And probably most of all, my wife Deb. Canopy included. Construction time from the supplied kit is estimated as 420 hours. It felt very stable on the ground. The Hummel Aircraft Company is not involved with any classified ad sales, only promotion and display. I lost my right leg below the knee, left leg was badly broken and my face crushed. The right wing exhibited compressions consistent with an initial right-wing-down impact, and the wooden propeller was broken near the hub flange. Quality and quantity for: Coordination; Authority; Pressures; Response; and Coupling. The pilot of a single-engine experimental plane lost power and attempted to land, deputies said. To put more definition on the performance of the Half VW engines that Hummel uses, I recorded a few power and speed ranges. HUMMEL FLEET THE ULTRACRUISER FAR PART 103 ULTRALIGHT HP (RANGE) : 28 - 45 HP GROSS WEIGHT : 575 VNE : 95 MPH CRUISE : 63 MPH STALL : 28 MPH TAKEOFF RUN : 150 FT TAKEOFF OVER 50 FT OBSTACTLE : 300 FT RATE OF CLIMB : 500 - 1000 FT/MIN LANDING DISTANCE : 300 FT View More THE H5 HP (RANGE) : 60- 85 HP GROSS WEIGHT : 850 VNE : 150 MPH WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FAR PART 103 COMPLIANT? Taxi steering is quite precise with the tailwheel and the UltraCruisers braking was more than adequate. Certainly most pilots reaching the ripe age of 85 years would have hung up their wings and retired to the easy chair. He said the two hardest things he had to do were getting the bulkheads lined up on the building beam, and remembering to stop working on it and go to bed! But, like all pilots, I make my share of mistakes. Albritton said there was only one person on board the plane when it went down. No word yet on what caused the planes engine to cut off. ORIGINAL STORY: One person was injured when a homemade aircraft crashed in Zephyrhills on Monday afternoon, according to crews that responded to the scene. Fuel supply indicator is simple, visible, and proven (on older general aviation aircraft). "To come away with no more than what he had, it's a miracle.". -Terry Hallett, MORRY HUMMEL, AGE 85, FLYING HIS ULTRACRUISER, HUMMEL AIRCRAFT COMPANY AQUIRES HUMMEL AVIATION : HISTORY OF HUMMEL CONTINUES. Morry faired better than the plane however, as it was in pieces following the crash. Share on email. The ups and downs I have put this woman through over the last 44 years, you wouldnt believe. Good crosswind capability. A good list of parts is available Hummels Internet site offers photos of the prefabricated parts you can buy but you must obtain much of your own metal and perform a significant amount of basic fabrication. Hummel Ultracruiser Rebuild part 1 4,723 views Jan 6, 2021 82 Dislike Share Lewis N. Clark 596 subscribers A walk-around of my recently acquired Hummel Ultracruiser Ultralight airplane. The 37-hp UltraCruiser, as tested, possesses the light feel of a genuine ultralight. He and his grandson immediately rushed down to the crash site to find the pilot bloody but alive. I initially approached at 70 mph to allow plenty of room for error and slowed to 60 mph over the threshold. and also his left foot. Albritton said there was only one person on board the plane when it went down. "He's very lucky he didn't have the engine in his face," said Ferman Geiger. Hummel Aviation has a Website with a good deal of information that prospective buyers may want to study. My fingers and arms are too important to me to risk losing them in an improperly executed prop start. Bargain price by anyones standard: can be flying for less than $8,000. Taxi visibility; Steering; Turn radius; Shock absorption; Stance/Stability; Braking. That company is very safety conscious. Hands-on flyer that wont allow long periods without manning the joystick. The Hummel Ultra Cruiser single engine plane's tail number is registered to James Hargrove, of Tampa. 11,795 views Mar 23, 2019 334 Dislike Share Save Dennis Brooks 1.8K subscribers Well I have as today 1500 hours in my little Hummel Ultra. If you choose from Hummel Aviations optional parts you will increase your investment in dollars while decreasing your investment in labor hours. New 45hp Casler Engine . He made these options available for his kits. No, it isnt. At one point in my airborne tape recording, my notes reflect that I removed all ear protection and was surprised at the low-noise results. Steering is via a foot bar, that is, a solid bar that pivots much like that go-cart you made as a kid. 0:00 / 2:09 1500 hours in HUMMEL ULTRA CRUISER!!! His story identifies how he found the time to create the UltraCruiser and, in particular, why the ultralight is fully named UltraCruiser, Gods Gift. The aircraft was designed by Morry Hummel in 1999, and first flew in 2000. All-aluminum airframe, formed aluminum wing ribs, small steel parts. "While I was in the hospital for 5 months, I had time to think. Will deliver within 500 miles. The pilot, age 76, held a current private pilot certificate with an airplane single engine land rating. Though I am loath to perform prop starts if I dont have to, Scantlen almost seems to enjoy the experience. I found no tendency for the UltraCruiser to drop a wing at stall, another desirable characteristic. Plans, UltraCruiser quantity. Reports place the aircraft at 50 to 75 feet from the ground. bent into an angle. Did Brady play his last game at Raymond James? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Long ground float will stymie landings after a too-fast approach. 16288 County Road D Bryan, OH 43506 Phone: (419) 636-6700 Email: Sales@flyhummel.com Hugus has only attempted one power-off stall, but he says it was a nonevent. However, a slow approach speed will also help contain the landing roll. First plan sales were in 2001. At least two CA-2 models have been constructed. Facebook Youtube Google-plus. . The airplane impacted a tree then the ground before coming to rest upright in a nose-low attitude. From 1950-1977 Morry was in the auto body business. God had spared my life for a reason. External Antenna with coax and control stick PTT, Yaesu FT-450L Radio, Kolb KA1 Headset. [1][3][5], By December 2011 100 examples had been completed and flown. The exact extent of cardiac disease and whether there had been any recent coronary events could not be determined. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft, February 17, 2004 by Dan Johnson 5 Comments. Cons Build times are lengthy, even the fastest configuration is more than 300 hours. The pilot was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. All parts are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and designed to make construction easy and streamlined for new and experienced builders. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is 28 to 45hp (21 to 34kW) and standard engines used include the 37hp (28kW) 1/2 VW four-stroke powerplant. Morry Hummel originally build the Hummel Bird because he had survived a bad crash in a Minimax. The UltraCruiser is named Gods Giftbecause I am only 85 years young and flying again.. Contact us for information about engine suppliers. Your email address will not be published. The UltraCruiser was born under rather unusual circumstances. Read the aircraft specifications below this introduction for more. Ground clearance is minimal at tail; keep your tail flying in the event of an out-landing. The aircraft was designed by Morry Hummel in 1999, and first flew in 2000. It can even function well at high elevation fields.The Half VWs 37 horses display a lot of energy and I estimate the brief launch roll was 100 to 150 feet. He liked the design, but wanted to make some modifications to the plans. I lost my right leg below the knee, my left leg was badly broken, and my face crushed. The Ultracruiser is a development of the heavier Hummel Bird, designed to comply with the US FAR 103 . Canopy 95% complete. Doug Stuckey has worked in the shop, part time for the last 8 years or so. Hargrove targeted an open pasture to make his emergency landing but crashed into a tree and fence. Pros Four-stroke power is worth giving up systems to some pilots. The Hummel Bird is an experimental/amateur built aircraft designed by Morry Hummel and produced by Hummel Aviation of Byran, Ohio, United States. Six months later, they were married and Myra moved from her home in Arkansas to Morrys home in Bryan, Ohio. In such tight-quarters flying I make nearly continuous throttle adjustments and the vernier control worked against this, at least when combined with the engines slower response (compared to a 2-cycle engine). Messages that harass, abuse or threaten other persons, such as threats to cause bodily harm, or that contain obscene or otherwise objectionable content, may result in the loss of your posting privileges. Contact us for information about engine suppliers. ABC Action News spoke with the pilot's wife, Harley Hargrove, who has identified him as 73-year-old James Hargrove. The pilot/airplane owner plans to recover the airplane for further examination of the airframe and engine. Shop Ultracruiser Classic - One of the only FAR Part 103 all-metal ultralights around! From the time I accidentally got airborne for its first flight, I couldnt wait to get back up in it. Sometimes first flights arent quite so inspiring as a pilot takes time to master the controls. The throttle and mixture controls were at their full power positions, and the carburetor heat control was in the full cold position. With the help of Bill Spring, who drew the plans for Morry, the Hummel Bird became available as a plans-built design in the summer of 1983. No other negatives. Matt and I have spent the better part of two years improving the products and services which Morry Hummel brought to life. Pros Half VW engine provides surprising pep on takeoff runs, which are about 150 feet. That's the first thing that comes to your mind when I saw he landed straight in, the airplane stalled, it went right into the tree, nose down," said Porter. Hummel Aviation is positioning the UltraCruiser Plus as a candidate for FAAs proposed Light-Sport Aircraft category. SHOP ULTRACRUISER | Hummel Aircraft Shop Ultracruiser Classic - One of the only FAR Part 103 all-metal ultralights around! According to a responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, witnesses reported that the airplane took off from runway 17 with engine sounds, ground roll and departure all "normal." Reading about the Zodiac has me thinking. The NTSB Medical Factual Report also noted that amlodipine is a blood pressure medication marketed under the brand name Norvasc and that valsartan is a blood pressure medication marketed under the brand name Diovan. Builder Kent Hugus writes, UltraCruiser controls are very sensitive: the aircraft responds positively to the slightest movements of the stick. However, he believes the rudder is too small and its response sluggish. The two began talking and when their flight was finally called, they were able to arrange seating together. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Id have to work at installing either a pull start or electric start, even if it meant not flying under FAR Part 103. Flight control continuity was confirmed, but numerous flight control surfaces had separated from the cockpit controls, consistent with impact overload. received the following report on the pilot, "His wrist was pretty bad In my several trials, they always broke through, dropping the nose, but it was nothing too radical. BD-5 - Why is it so engrained in our psyches? Those keen on remaining within Part 103s low regulation environment can also consider Hummel Aviations CA-2 model. Cons Challenge of building this kit will eliminate it from interest by many pilots and already-built ones for sale are scarce. Pilot dies in ultralight aircraft crash in Goleta - YouTube 0:00 / 3:10 Pilot dies in ultralight aircraft crash in Goleta 5,074 views Dec 7, 2016 7 Dislike Share Save News Channel 3-12 16.7K. CALHOUN, Ga. - Authorities confirm that a small plane crashed at the Tom B. David Airport in Calhoun on Tuesday afternoon. I wrote an article in my blog about it years ago: The Writings of Jon: Aviation: The Hummel Bird, Morry's Gift from God L lake_harley Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Jan 4, 2007 Messages 1,022 While I was in the hospital for 5 months, I had time to think. likely be in the Hospital for a few more days. Though the Bird must be licensed Experimental, and though it has to be N-numbered and flown with an FAA certificate, the older model only weighs 300 pounds empty. When I get an idea and just takeoff, Steve is the guy that reins me in and sets a better pace. God had spared my life for a reason. He first became interested in aviation when he was in the 7th grade, at which time he began building award winning model airplanes. New 45hp Casler Engine - hand prop, dual ignition. Then if you back far enough, we had Mike Ingram and Tammy Sperling. It just might do the same for you. Elevator sits very close to ground if field is rough; inspect carefully. "I crashed my Mini-Max, July 9th 1995. Hummel Half VW 4-stroke engine, cantilever wing, monocoque construction, mostly enclosed cabin, detachable wings, steerable tailwheel, all-metal coverings. You are using an out of date browser. CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) Police and federal officials say a single-engine plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff in northwestern Georgia. It was during this hospital stay that he dreamed of the UltraCruiser, Gods Gift,an all metal ultralight. Stalls were quite mild. Minimum instruments and price. The plane was a single-engine, amateur-built experimental Hummel H5 aircraft, according to Kathleen Bergen of the FAA. A complete set of plans contains 26 24-inch by 36-inch CAD-drawn pages pages with full size templates for bulkheads and wing ribs. He received a letter from the FAA shortly thereafter, requesting that he no longer fly a certified aircraft, as he had never renewed his medical after his heart surgery. Cons No flaps to aid steep approaches to short fields or in emergencies (however, slips are reasonably effective). had installed a "mock up" piece in place of the 3/4x3/4x1/8 6061 to allow him The UltraCruiser is an unusual ultralight built of all metal. The 76-year-old pilot had no recent Federal Aviation Administration medical examinations, but none were required as he was operating the airplane as a sport pilot. Once inside, youre surrounded by shiny metal. Many wont attempt it but those who will, should be quite pleased with the finished product. In July of 1982, the plane was featured in an article written by Jack Cox, of Sport Aviation. No 2-seat models are available or planned. The UltraCruisers tailwheel lifts quickly and ground run was short. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. The crash occurred during the 3rd circuit. He promised Him that he would tell people about Jesus if he would let him live through these injuries. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022, Published in Light Sport and Ultralight Flying. The downside of the metal finish is the build time and complexity. Anyone have any insight? Designed around 4-stroke power, which many pilots prefer. Additional Participating Entity: If you buy all the parts Hummel Aviation can sell you, youll slice 200 hours off the 600 and if you also choose their new quick-build wing, you can reduce the total to 320 to 340 hours. An autopsy was conducted on the pilot by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences, Decatur, Georgia, with cause of death determined to be "blunt force trauma of head, torso, and extremities.". The crash occurred during the 3rd circuit. Matt has over 35 years in aviation which includes being certified to pilot in various aircraft, flight and ground school instruction, flight simulator design and build, instructing aeronautics at the University level, and of course, building ultralight and experimental aircraft. Usable on Hummel Aircraft Company designs. In contrast, an 81-hp Rotax 912 substantially exceeds 5,000 rpm at max power. They have put a pin in his wrist and are Terry Hallettcontinues to operate Hummel Aviation in Ohio offering custom services to builders and owners, such as ready-to-fly aircraft and restorations/rebuilds/repairs of existing aircraft. "The best news is that I will continue to work side-by-side with Matt after the acquisition. When you open the throttle on the Half VW, the feeling and sound is much different than a 2-stroke. The rest of the Fleet has done well through time with more than 80 Ultracruisers and hundreds of Hummelbirds flying. Hallett says he got involved to help upgrade the drawings and he ended up purchasing the enterprise. #1. Hummel wrote, "I crashed my miniMAX on July 19, 1995. Climb; Glide; Sink; Cruise/stall/max speeds; Endurance; Range; Maneuverability. Steep turns went well as did Dutch roll coordination exercise. Pasco Fire Rescue says no one else was on board. Part 103 while canopy not in use. His instructor was impressed with his ability and knowledge, as he obtained his license much more quickly than other students had. Great builder and test pilot. The plane went down around 2:30 Monday afternoon less than five miles from Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, where it took off from. Since the design does not use flaps (in an effort to keep weight down), slipping is useful. Personal attacks and hate speech directed at the NTSB investigators, FAA investigators, Designated Pilot Examiners, Kathryn, as well as other members of the aviation blog, are unacceptable because they are not constructive. [1] [2] Contents 1 Design and development Morry rebuilt the plane and flew it from Bryan, Ohio to Sun-n-Fun and back in January of 1977. In 1974 Morry purchased a Corbin Jr. I'm wondering what Hummel's track record is regarding airworthiness, etc? As tested with a prop that wont work under Part 103 speeds hit more than 75 mph. Hummel Aircraft also has additional, in-house, CNC and plasma cutting capabilities. Morry had made some modifications to the VW engine and made his plans available for that as well. Hummel wrote, "I crashed my miniMAX on July 19, 1995. Witnesses reported no engine power changes until impact. The plans for the UltraCruiser are $280 including a video providing details of construction and flying. No electrics, and no canopy. 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