Ameri-Cana Ultralights

Ameri-Cana Ultralights was a Canadian aircraft manufacturer that was formed to produce the Ameri-Cana Eureka for the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles category and the American market.[1][2][3]

Ameri-Cana Ultralights
TypePrivate company
IndustryAerospace
Founded1997
Fateceased operations July 2003
HeadquartersIrricana, Alberta
Key people
Wilf Stark
Productskit aircraft

History

The company was formed by Wilf Stark in 1997 with the successful first flight of the Eureka. The aircraft was intended to fill what Ameri-Cana perceived as an under-served niche in the market - an inexpensive ultralight that was also quick to assemble. The Eureka was initially sold complete, including engine for US$6000 and could be assembled in two weekends.[1][3][4]

The prototype Eureka first flew in August 1997. The company then commenced manufacturing and marketing kits.[1]

In 1999, reviewer Andre Cliche said: "The kit sells for $6000, which is amazingly low when you consider that this number even includes the engine, propeller and basic instruments. I wonder if they will stay in business for long with such a low profit margin?"[1]

After introduction, the price was increased to US$5000 for the airframe alone, estimating that it could be completed for US$8000 total. The company ceased providing kits in July 2003 stating "The Eureka has been withdrawn from the market due to lack of resources."[3]

Aircraft
Summary of aircraft built by Ameri-Cana Ultralights
Model name First flight Number built Type
Ameri-Cana Eureka 1997 single seat ultralight aircraft

References
  1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-17. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
  2. Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 36. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  3. Stark, Wilf (July 2003). "Eureka by Ameri-Cana Ultralights". Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  4. Stark, Wilf (July 2003). "Performance Specifications". Retrieved 26 September 2009.
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