The Quicksilver Sport IIS has been transformed from a cable braced ultralight to a strut braced model. Although this simple flying machine is one of the most successful aircraft ever built, the California company managed to make the new model even more appealing as it heads into a third decade of production.
The most noticeable change to the new ultralight are the wing struts that completely replace the wing’s upper surface cable rigging. Now the upper surface is free of obstructions to a smooth airflow and has a cleaner appearance. Other changes are more subtle but even with extensive tubular reinforcement the IIS weighs 430 pounds empty, well under the exemption weight limit. With its large 170 square foot wing the newest Quicksilver feels like the ultralight the public expects. This image and its comfortable flying charactertistics jointly account for it being the most popular training ultralight in the world.
Experienced pilots from all segments of aviation in many countries have come to love the Quicksilver. Now they can purchase one with further refinement which maintains the company’s reputation for thorough engineering and quality manufacturing. The single surface Sprint line and double surfaced Sport models are each available in one and two place versions.
In addition to being particularly well proven Quicksilver Manufacturing offers the industry’s most extensive support network, with many dealers stocking parts and having broad knowledge needed to support owners. From my perspective you you just can’t go wrong with the Quicksilver.
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