# Air Creation Racer

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French ultralight trike

Racer Racer 503 General information Type Ultralight trike National origin France Manufacturer Air Creation Status Production completed History Manufactured 1985-2010

Air Creation Racer powered by a [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503)

Air Creation Racer

The **Air Creation Racer** is a French single-seat, weight-shift control [ultralight trike](/source/Ultralight_trike) that was built by [Air Creation](/source/Air_Creation) of [Aubenas](/source/Aubenas) between 1986 and 2010. It was available in kit form for [amateur construction](/source/Homebuilt_aircraft) or as a completed aircraft.[1][2][3][4][5]

## Design and development

The Racer was developed as a lightweight trike that can qualify for the US [FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles](/source/FAR_103_Ultralight_Vehicles) category, including its 254 lb (115 kg) maximum empty weight requirement, when equipped with a light wing and engine.[1][4]

The carriage is of [aluminium](/source/Aluminium) construction and incorporates suspension on all three wheels. The nosewheel-mounted [drum brake](/source/Drum_brake) is foot-pedal actuated. The nosewheel is also steerable and features a mudguard. The carriage features baggage stowage pockets and optionally a cockpit fairing and [wheel pants](/source/Wheel_pants). The carriage can be equipped with several different wings. When fitted with the [Air Creation Fun 14](/source/Air_Creation_Fun_14) 40% double surface wing, the aircraft version is called the *Fun Racer*. The *Fun* wing is covered in [Trilam](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trilam&action=edit&redlink=1) sailcloth and allows a maximum speed of 54 mph (87 km/h) and a service ceiling of 15,000 ft (4,572 m)[1]

The Racer's acceptable power range is 40 to 65 hp (30 to 48 kW) and the 40 hp (30 kW) [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447), 50 hp (37 kW) [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) and the 64 hp (48 kW) [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) engines are used. By 2011 the Rotax 447 and 503 were out of production and Air Creation offered a version of the Racer without an included engine so that the owner could locate a used 447, 503 or other suitable powerplant. The estimated assembly time from the supplied kit is 40 hours.[1][6]

Reviewer Andre Cliche said of the Racer, "Quick and agile, the Fun Racer shows all the refinement expected from European trikes...This is a well engineered trike and company support is excellent."[1]

## Variants

**Fun Racer**
- Racer carriage equipped with the *Fun 14* wing. This wing provides docile handling and ease of rigging. Standard empty weight of 247 lb (112 kg) when equipped with the [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447) engine.[1][3][4][5]

**XP Racer**
- Racer carriage equipped with the *XP11* racing wing, giving a 75 mph (121 km/h) cruise speed. Standard empty weight of 271 lb (123 kg) when equipped with the [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) engine.[3][4][5]

Variant Wing Type Engine Empty Weight Cruise Speed Fun Racer Air Création Fun 14 (40% double-surface Trilam) Rotax 447 (40 hp) ~247 lb (112 kg) Max ~54 mph (87 km/h) XP Racer XP11 racing wing Rotax 503 (50 hp) ~271 lb (123 kg) Cruise ~75 mph (121 km/h)

## Specifications (Fun Racer)

*Data from* Cliche[1] and Purdy[5]

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** one

- **Length:** 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)

- **Wingspan:** 33 ft 0 in (10.06 m)

- **Wing area:** 145 sq ft (13.5 m2)

- **Empty weight:** 246 lb (112 kg)

- **Gross weight:** 600 lb (272 kg)

- **Fuel capacity:** 5 US gallons (19 L; 4.2 imp gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447) , 40 hp (30 kW)

**Performance**

- **Maximum speed:** 54 mph (87 km/h, 47 kn)

- **Cruise speed:** 45 mph (72 km/h, 39 kn)

- **Stall speed:** 22 mph (35 km/h, 19 kn)

- **Service ceiling:** 15,000 ft (4,600 m)

- **Rate of climb:** 1,100 ft/min (5.6 m/s)

## See also

**Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era**

- [Rainbow Aerotrike](/source/Rainbow_Aerotrike)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-6) Cliche, Andre: *Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide* 8th Edition, page C-2. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9680628-1-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9680628-1-4)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AC_2-0)** [Air Creation](/source/Air_Creation) (2011). ["Racer ... 1985 to 2010 ..25 years in production"](http://www.aircreation.fr/anglais/Products/Trikes/tabid/101/language/en-US/Default.aspx). Retrieved 18 February 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_3-2) Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, page 91. 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, page 44. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Aerocrafter_5-3) Purdy, Don: *AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook*, pages 102-103. BAI Communications. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9636409-4-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9636409-4-1)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-WDLA11_6-0)** Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12*, page 200. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

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