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The only additional items required to put a quick
build kit in the air are Fabric Chemicals (fabric & tapes are supplied
with the kit), instruments, a few feet of electrical and lock wire, a
small amount of wood glue, oil & gas and a few months of enjoyable
building. All instruments and Polyfiber chemicals are available from
Murphy Aircraft and prices are available on request.
The quick build kit can be purchased with or without
the engine. However, about 90% of kits are purchased without the engine.
The engine package includes everything forward of the
firewall except the cowling.
Yes, we can supply anything you may require for the
Rotax line of engines.
Individuals have designed and mounted their own
canopies. However, Murphy Aircraft does not have this option available
at this time.
Presently deliveries are taking approximately 60 days.
As of Spring 1995, 500+ Renegade kits have been
delivered. With literally hundreds now flying.
This is a very hard question to answer because
everyone works at a different place. We can tell you that we know of
some builders who had their aircraft flying in under 500 hours but it
seem the average build time for a first time builder is approximately
some in the 500-800 hour range. Please note that the difference between
an average job and a show stopper can be as little as 50 hrs.
Yes, the BRS (Ballistic Recovery System) company will
have a system for the Renegade
There is no problem for an average size man getting in
the front with a slim-line chute. The largest person we have had in the
front seat weighed 240 lb.
Yes, there are a number of ways heat can be brought
into the cabin, either by ducting it off the exhaust that comes within
inches of the firewall or by utilizing the radiator system.
Of course this depends a great deal on the pilots
abilities, although we have landed the aircraft in 90 degree, 25 mph
winds.
What you really want to know is if the Rotax will fly
in negative G situations. With the addition of pumper carburetors the
Rotax will fly in any attitude. With standard Bing slide carburetors
there is no problem doing loops, rolls, hammerheads or any other
positive G maneuvers.
The quick build kit is approximately 15’ long x 45"
high x 40" wide and weighs approximately 750-900 lb. depending on the
options.
The Renegade can be disassembled and trailered by two
men in approximately 2 1/2 hrs. and reassembly time is approximately 3-4
hrs.
A Renegade kit can be build in as little space as a
one car garage. However, when rigging the aircraft will need to be put
in area that will accommodate the wing span of 22’.
The Rotax 503 and 582 engines is equipped with a Bosch
magneto generator of 12V 140W, producing the current necessary for the
spark and accessories. The Rotax 912 is equipped with a 25 amp.
alternator.
Since the Renegade is designed to be a low time
building project, it would be difficult for someone to build it one
section at a time due to the fact that the time element between sections
would not justify the crating and shipping costs.
Yes, dual controls are provided in both front and rear
cockpit although when soloed it is flown from the rear seat. Brakes are
only supplied in the rear seat.
If we were to give an affirmative reply to that
question it could result in difficulties for us with regards to
liability. However, we can tell you that the Renegade was put through
many aerobatic maneuvers during testing, namely loops, rolls, snap
rolls, hammerheads, whip stalls, spins and wing-overs The Renegade
completed these maneuvers with ease and predictable handling.
Considering the ultimate G loading of +10, -6 the structural integrity
of the Renegade was of no concern to us when it was decided to do those
aerobatic maneuvers. Rather, the capabilities of the pilot were more in
question than the capabilities of the aircraft.
Yes there is a cockpit adjustable elevator trim tab
(optional) utilizing teleflex cable.
The skill level required is relatively low, although
as can be expected an experienced builder will complete the task in
considerably less time. A basic knowledge of aircraft construction
techniques is a great asset. Basic mechanical aptitude and a familiarity
with shop tools is necessary.
The prototype Renegade had it’s first flight in May of
1985 with actual production beginning in September of that same year.
The newer Renegade Spirit was test flown in May of 1987 and actual
production of this model began soon after in June 1987. To date over 500
Renegades have been sold worldwide.
Many Murphy aircraft have been sold across Canada and
the US. However, more recently, international sales have increased
dramatically.
Depending on the exact weight criteria designated by
each government regulatory agency, the Renegade model can be lightened
to a weight of approximately 370 lb. by lightening material on leading
edges, using lighter weight covering material etc.. Stall speed can also
be reduced to approximately 30 mph by using larger extended wing tips.
One might also note that even in some countries where the Renegade does
not currently meet ultralight specs, it will meet home built
specifications. It is also a general consensus that these ultralight
rules are expected to be liberated considerably in the not too distant
future.
Although Polyfiber aircraft covering is recommended by
the factory and the actual fabric is supplied with the kit, there are
many different options for covering this type of airplane. Very good
results can come from using any number of other systems such as Hypec,
Randolph, Ceconite, etc.
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