Valley Engineering introduces the
Oshkosh '06 Award Winning 
Back Yard Flyer UL and Back Yard Flyer SP

Winner of the '06 Custom PowerPlant award.

Inspired by the incredible performance of our Original Back Yard Flyer, we now have designed a plane for the "light" crowd. The Back Yard Flyer UL/SP are designed around the Valley Engineering Big Twin Light Aircraft Engine. 
(all of the photos on this page are thumbnails. just click on the thumbnail for a much larger image to examine.)

And, Here it Is!!

Here are some photos of the prototype Back Yard Flyer UL. With its unique swing-wing storage capability, this aircraft opens up a whole new option for aircraft ownership. You won't need a big hangar with this aircraft. A long trailer will suffice and save you a ton of money in hangar rent. The empty weight of the prototype WITH the Big Twin engine WITH Valley Engineering Series Three PSRU, custom carved Culver propeller, starter and alternator is approximately 240 lbs. Wing span is 25 feet. Width with the wing in its stored configuration is 83 inches. Height is 72 inches. The length of the plane with the wing in its stored configuration is also 25 feet. The plane will come equipped with a built-in ballistic chute. The Back Yard Flyer UL also comes equipped with rudder-pedal-operated individual brakes. This is a LEGAL part 103 Ultralight. WITH A DEPENDABLE ELECTRIC START FOUR-STROKE ENGINE!!
Keep It Simple fool-proof control system. Smooth acting through all stick travel.	All controls have smooth acting ball ends
With the wing stowed, the length is 25 feet. The entire plane can fit into a 24 foot V-front trailer.	With the wing in its stowed position, the width is 83 inches.
Valley Engineering's unique brake system make ground handling a breeze.	And, of course, it comes with the quiet, smooth-running, gas-sipping four-stroke, Valley Engineering Big Twin engine.

Now you can see it in action on  YouTube; Click HERE