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!!
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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.
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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
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