# Air Creation GT

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Air Creation GT Air Creation GTE General information Type Ultralight trike National origin France Manufacturer Air Creation Status Production completed Number built Over 2000[1] History Variant Air Creation Trek

The **Air Creation GT** and **Clipper** are a series of [French](/source/France) two-seat [flying wing](/source/Flying_wing) [ultralight trikes](/source/Ultralight_trike) that was designed and produced by [Air Creation](/source/Air_Creation).[2]

## Design and development

The GT series features a [cable-braced](/source/Flying_wires) [hang glider](/source/Hang_glider)-style [high-wing](/source/High-wing), weight-shift controls, a [tandem](/source/Tandem)-seat, open cockpit, [tricycle landing gear](/source/Tricycle_landing_gear) and a single engine in [pusher configuration](/source/Pusher_configuration).[2]

The aircraft is made from bolted-together [aluminium](/source/Aluminium) tubing, with its double-surface wing covered in [Trilam](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trilam&action=edit&redlink=1) sailcloth. Its 189 sq ft (17.6 m2) area wing is supported by a single tube-type [kingpost](/source/Kingpost) and uses an "A" frame control bar. A variety of wings and engines has been fitted to the GT carriage, to form new variants.[2]

When equipped with a cockpit [fairing](/source/Aircraft_fairing), the aircraft is called the **Clipper**.[3]

The GT series can be fitted with the later-designed [Air Creation NuviX](/source/Air_Creation_NuviX) wing.[1]

The GT was replaced in production by the [Air Creation Skypper](/source/Air_Creation_Skypper).[1]

## Variants

**GT-BI**
- Version with XP-15 wing, [center of gravity](/source/Center_of_gravity) adjustable sliding keel, pneumatic suspension of all three [landing gear](/source/Landing_gear) wheels and a steerable nose wheel equipped with a [drum brake](/source/Drum_brake). The engine is a [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) of 50 hp (37 kW)[2]

**Kiss 400 GTE 582**
- Version with the Kiss 400 wing, rated for 400 kg (882 lb) and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW)[3]

**Kiss 450 GTE 582**
- Version with the Kiss 450 wing, rated for 450 kg (992 lb) and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW)[3]

**Mild GTE 582 Float**
- Version with the Mild wing and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW) and dual floats for water operations.[3]

**XP-12 Buggy 582 SL**
- Version with the XP-12 wing and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW) and float for water operations.[2][3]

**MILD-GTE 503 SL**
- Version with the MILD wing of 178 sq ft (16.5 m2) and [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) engine of 50 hp (37 kW)[4]

**MILD-GTE 582**
- Version with the MILD wing of 178 sq ft (16.5 m2) and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW)[5]

**XP-GTE 582 SL**
- Version with the XP wing and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW)[4]

**XP-Buggy**
- Version with the XP wing and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW)[4]

**iXess Clipper 582**
- Version with a fairing, the iXess wing and [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engine of 64 hp (48 kW).[3]

**XP-17 Clipper 912**
- Version with a fairing, the XP-17 wing and [Rotax 912](/source/Rotax_912) [four stroke](/source/Four_stroke) engine of 80 hp (60 kW).[3]

## Specifications (MILD-GTE 503 SL)

*Data from* Kitplanes[4]

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** one

- **Capacity:** one passenger

- **Length:** 2.4 m (8 ft)

- **Wingspan:** 10 m (33 ft)

- **Height:** 3.7 m (12 ft)

- **Wing area:** 16.5 m2 (178 sq ft)

- **Empty weight:** 172 kg (379 lb)

- **Gross weight:** 450 kg (992 lb)

- **Fuel capacity:** 15 U.S. gallons (57 L; 12 imp gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) , 37 kW (50 hp)

**Performance**

- **Cruise speed:** 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)

- **Service ceiling:** 4,900 m (16,000 ft)

- **Rate of climb:** 3.70 m/s (728 ft/min)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_1-2) Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12*, page 200. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cliche_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cliche_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cliche_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Cliche_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Cliche_2-4) Cliche, Andre: *Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide* 8th Edition, page C-3. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9680628-1-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9680628-1-4)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-6) Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, pages 91-92. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_4-3) Downey, Julia: *2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory*, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, pages 44-45. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_5-0)** Purdy, Don: *AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook*, page 102. BAI Communications. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9636409-4-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9636409-4-1)

## External links

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