Just Aircraft Highlander - Dead Stick Ops!

High wing [check] STOL ready [check] Taildragger [check] Balloon tires [check] 3 bladed prop [check] ready to build kit [check] under $80 grand [check]

Just Aircraft Highlander ready for duty sir!

If your researching kitplanes with backcountry capability, the Just Aircraft Highlander is very hard to beat.  This rugged two seat kitplane was designed for those with a mission - up to 705 lbs Useful Load - extra large cargo area behind the adjustable seats - cabin area and seating that can accommodate pilot/passenger up to 6' 7" tall and 250 lbs - fold down flat cabin seats for in aircraft sleeping - this is the complete remote area Bush Plane!

The Highlander fuselage, tail, and landing gear, is fabricated from high quality 4130 chrome-moly steel.  The unique wing is designed with airfoil construction and has the capability to fold back in just a few minutes (no disconnecting of any controls or control surfaces needed). Also, the wing folding can be done solo and makes for efficient aircraft storage.

The common engine choice for the Highlander is a 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS, with some builders opting for Rotax 914 Turbocharged, Jabiru 3300, or UL Power 350 variants. Builders on forums mention cruise speeds in the 105 to 110 mph range, which are decent considering this is a kitplane targeted to the backcountry flyer.  You can buy the Highlander in ready to build kit form (factory estimated 700 hour build time) or completed as a ready to fly S-LSA. Take a look at all the details below and you will see why this is such an excellent backcountry aircraft.  

Just Aircraft Highlander Specs

Performance with the Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp @ 1320 lbs

VNE                                                           130 mph

Cruise                                                        110 mph

Stall w/flap @ 40 degrees                          27 mph

Stall clean                                                   32 mph

Take off roll                                                 300 ft

Take off distance to 50 ft                            800 ft

Ground roll                                                  300 ft

Landing distance from 50 ft                        1000 ft

Climb rate                                                    880 fpm

Highlander Weights and Loading

Gross weight                                                1320 lbs

Empty weight w/912 ULS                             615 - 750 lbs

Useful load                                                   up to 705 lbs

Don't miss this!  Watch the Highlander perform Dead Stick Ops in some serious backcountry action...hold on tight!

 

Just Aircraft factory grass strip...take a demo flight!

Reference section -

Just Aircraft factory site - www.justaircraft.com

Wild West Aircraft - www.wildwestaircraft.com