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MANTA AIRCRAFT S.A.
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Building Affordable High Quality Performance Aircraft
 
Experimental Amateur Built
Factory Built 103 Wings and Trikes
Factory Built LSA Wings
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Experimental Amateur Built (EAB)
Your invited to come build your dream Experimental Amateur Built Trike (EAB) with master-craftsman Mark Gibson, Mark's attention to detail and unsurpassed knowledge of Flex Wing design will ensure your Weight Shift Aircraft looks and flys like its factory built. The learning experience will be worth its weight in gold, you'll know your aircraft from the inside out and the pride of  building your own is off the scale.
Manta Aircraft S.A. is the only Weight Shift Aircraft manufacturer in the world offering this service.
 
Advantages to EAB
1) Knowledge of your Aircraft.
2) The most affordable way into an N numbered Light Sport Aircraft.
3) Freedom to do your own annuals and aircraft modifications.
4) Learn to fly in your own Aircraft.
5) Fly with a Sport Pilot license.
 
EAB Aircraft
Your Manta Aircraft S.A. EAB Aircraft is built and registered using the "plans and miscellaneous parts category" not the 51% FAA approved kit category. The advantage to this is its "scratch built"  and the owner builds far more then the 51% making DAR approval a breeze.
 
Builders Assistance
Advanced bookings necessary, space limited to first come first serve.
Manta Aircraft S.A  assistance includes the following
1) Builders Log
2) Aircraft Log
3) Building your Wing
4) Building your Trike
5) FAA paperwork
6) Aquiring your N number
7) Labling
8) DAR inspection
 
STANDARD FEATURES
 
Manta 503 EAB two seat Weight Shift Aircraft
Your choice of standard Manta RST Wing (12.5, 15.5 or 17 topless with folding struts)
Manta 503 Trike
503 Rotax SCDI B Box
3 blade IVO adjustable pitch composite prop
10 gallon fuel tank
Fuel shut off and drains
CHT/EGT
RPM/Hobbs meter
ELT (emergency location transmitter)
Full fairing
Wheel pants
Dual rear drum brakes
Foot Throttle
Cruise Throttle
Remote choke
Parking Brake
Folding mast
Wing and Trike transportable as one unit
N numbered
Inspected
$24800
Options
E Box electric start
Instruments
Prop
BRS
12 volt electrical system
Strob light
Other engines
Wing Options (see Manta spec)
 
Manta 582 EAB two seat Weight Shift Aircraft
Your choice of standard Manta RST Wing (12.5, 15.5 or 17 topless with folding struts)
Manta 582 Trike
582 Rotax DCDI E Box
3 blade IVO adjustable pitch composite prop
10 gallon fuel tank
Fuel shut off and drains
CHT/EGT
RPM/Hobbs meter
Water temp
Electric start
ELT (emergency location transmitter)
Full fairing
Wheel pants
Dual rear drum brakes
Foot Throttle
Cruise Throttle
Remote choke
Parking Brake
Folding mast
Wing and Trike transportable as one unit
N numbered
Inspected
$31000
Options
Instruments
Prop
BRS
Strob light
Other engines
Wing Options (see Manta spec)
 
Manta EAB two seat Weight Shift Aircraft Plans and miscellaneous parts (Wing and Trike)
Your choice of standard Manta RST Wing (12.5, 15.5 or 17 topless with folding struts) built from plans.
Bolt togther Manta Trike
$11500
Builder assistance of the wing $1000
Manta Aircraft S.A. will get you started with you builders log and paper work so you can finish the Trike at home.
 
Manta EAB two seat Weight Shift Aircraft Plans and miscellaneous parts (Wing only)
Your choice of standard Manta RST Wing (12.5, 15.5 or 17 topless with folding struts) built from plans.
$5750
Builder assistance of the wing $1000
Manta Aircraft S.A. will get you started with you builders log and paper work so you can use our wing on your own Trike design.
 
 
103 WINGS AND TRIKES
There isn't a 103 Trike and Wing combination produced in the World today that comes close to the performance of the Manta RST 103 Wing and BB Nanolight (no fairing) or BB Sport (full faring) Trike. If your fooled into buying our competitions 103 machines you'll be so sorry the first time you met up with a Manta RST Pilot....The Manta 103's reduced span technology (RST) allows it to fly through out the day when thermals and wind make flying a powered hang glider type 103 uncomfortable. You'll get more airtime for your investment and feel safer doing it!
 
The Manta RST 103 Wing comes in three sizes M12.5, M15.5 and M17 to fit your style of flying....Want to go fast? The Manta RST 103 12.5 Wing is your personal rocket-ship....Want speed but slower take offs and landings? The Manta RST 103 15.5 Wing has a little more cushion....Want to just putt around but have RST handling? Float with an Manta RST 103 17 Wing. Remember all Manta Wings are topless with folding struts making set up and transport so easy!
 
Our BB 103 Trikes are "Light" and "Tough", unlike our competitions who's 103 Trikes are just down right "light weights"....If you want to "hang out in the breeze" then the BB 103 Nanolight is your choice...If you want a true XC 103 Trike then the BB 103 Sport Trike with its full fairing will make the miles go by quicker. Both Trikes are powered by the reliable and well serviced Rotax 447. Other engine options are available.
 
WING SALE
MANTA  RST 12.5 103 SINGLE SEAT WING
Topless with Folding Strut
Double surface area 40%
Wing Span 26 ft.
Wing Area 140 sq. ft.
Wing Weight 84 lbs.
Max useful load 650 lbs.
Stall Speed 26 mph
Cruise Speed 52 mph
Top Speed 63 mph
Standard  Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
$5600 Sale Price $4995
 
MANTA  RST 15.5 103 SINGLE SEAT WING
Topless with Folding Strut
Double surface area 40%
Wing Span 28 ft. 6 in.
Wing Area 170 sq. ft.
Wing Weight 88 lbs.
Max useful load 650 lbs.
Stall Speed 24 mph
Cruise Speed 50 mph
Top Speed 62 mph
Standard  Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
$5600  Sale Price $4995
 
MANTA RST 17 103 SINGLE SEAT WING
Topless with Folding Strut
Double surface area 40%
Wing Span 28 ft. 6 in.
Wing Area 187 sq. ft.
Wing Weight 90 lbs.
Max useful load 650 lbs.
Stall Speed 22 mph
Cruise Speed 48 mph
Top Speed 62 mph
Standard  Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
$5600  Sale Price $4995
 
The Manta RST Wings are not designed to fly at a bank angle exceeding 60 degrees or pitch angle exceeding 30 degrees up or down.
Operation outside these limits will severely compromise your safety and can result in serious injury and or death.
Aerobatic manuvers PROHIBITED.
 
 
              TRIKES
 
BB 103 SINGLE SEAT SPORT TRIKE
Rotax 447 SC B-Box
IVO 3 Blade composite ground adjustable prop
CHT, EGT, Tac and Hr meter
5 gallon gas tank / optional large tank
Full frontal fairing and wheel pants
Front wheel drum brake
Parking Brake
Folding mast
Foot and hand throttle
Trike weight 160 lbs
$10000 without Wing
$15600 with Wing  Sale Price $14995
 
BB 103 SINGLE SEAT NANOLIGHT TRIKE
Rotax 447 SC  B-Box
IVO 3 Blade composite ground adjustable prop
CHT, EGT, Tac and Hr meter
5 gallon gas tank
Optional Full frontal fairing and wheel pants $600
Front wheel drum brake
Folding mast
Foot and hand throttle
Trike weight 150 lbs
$9000 without Wing
$14600 with Wing  Sale Price $13995
 
 
ELSA / LSA  TRIKE WINGS
Three years ago the Manta RST Wing revolutionized the Trike World with its superior performance and handling.The average pilot could now fly all day long comfortably in various wind and thermal conditions and enjoy doing it! The Manta has continued to be improved and the 2008 model is no exception, Now available in 3 sizes M12.5, M15.5 and M17 to cover every trike owners needs. All models of the Manta also have a new style floating crossbar attachment point that improves its legendary handling
(Early model Manta's can be updated with this feature for a nominal cost.)
Manta's are now flying all around the World mounted to just about every two seat Trike built, if its time to replace your Wing upgrade to a Manta RST!
All Manta RST two seat Wings are load tested and built to ASTM standards, are topless with folding struts and can be transported while attached to the Trike.
 
Manta 12.5 RST LSA TWO SEAT TRIKE WING
Wing span 26 ft
Wing area 12.5 sq. meters/ 140 sq ft.
Wing Weight 120 lbs
Nose Angle 115 degrees
Max gross weight 950 lbs
Stall at max gross weight 42 mph
Cruising speed 59 to 60 mph
Top Speed 71 mph
VNE 79 mph
Power off L/D at 950 lbs max gross weight 5/1
Power off sink rate at 950 lbs max gross weight  650 fpm
Best glide speed at max gross weight 55 mph
Operational G loads +4 -2
Ultimate tested strength +6 -3
Standard  Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
Price:  $ 5800 
Custom color option:  $ 200
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth and Faired batten pockets: $ 800
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth leading edge  $ 250
Faired batten pockets:  $ 350
Stainless Steel Base Tube: $ 100
 
Manta 15.5 RST LSA TWO SEAT TRIKE WING
Wing span 28 ft 6 in.
Wing area 15.5 sq. meters/ 170 sq ft.
Wing Weight 125 lbs
Nose Angle 115 degrees
Max gross weight 980 lbs
Stall at max gross weight 38 mph
Cruising speed 54 to 55 mph
Top Speed 69 mph
VNE 77 mph
Power off L/D at 980 lbs max gross weight 6/1
Power off sink rate at 980 lbs max gross weight  550 fpm
Best glide speed at max gross weight 52 mph
Operational G loads +4 -2
Ultimate tested strength +6 -3
Standard Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
Price:  $ 5800 
Custom color option:  $ 200
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth and Faired batten pockets: $ 800
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth leading edge  $ 250
Faired batten pockets:  $ 350
Stainless Steel Base Tube: $ 100
 
 
Manta 17 RST  LSA TWO SEAT TRIKE WING
Wing span 28 ft 6 in.
Wing area 17 sq. meters/ 187 sq ft.
Wing Weight 128 lbs
Nose Angle 115 degrees
Max gross weight 980 lbs
Stall at max gross weight 34 mph
Cruising speed 50 to 51 mph (hands off)
Top Speed 69 mph
VNE 77 mph
Power off L/D at 980 lbs max gross weight 7/1
Power off sink rate at 980 lbs max gross weight  480 fpm
Best glide speed at max gross weight 50 mph
Operational G loads +4 -2
Ultimate tested strength +6 -3
Standard  Colors:  Red, Blue,Yellow and Black
Price:  $ 5800 
Custom color option:  $ 200
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth and Faired batten pockets: $ 800
PX20 High Performance Sail Cloth leading edge  $ 250
Faired batten pockets:  $ 350
Stainless Steel Base Tube: $ 100
 
The Manta RST Wings are not designed to fly at a bank angle exceeding 60 degrees or pitch angle exceeding 30 degrees up or down.
Operation outside these limits will severely compromise your safety and can result in serious injury and or death.
Aerobatic manuvers PROHIBITED
 

TRIKE INSTRUCTION

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Manta Aircraft S.A. has joined forces with Houston area Weight Shift Control CFI's  Gregg Ludwig and John Listi. Both Gregg and John are high hour Trike pilots with outstanding credentials and pleasant demeanor's. Local weather allows for year round instruction,so come to Houston and learn to fly the Texan way!
 
BOOK
 
Legendary Ole Olson recounts decades of his Hang Gliding and Triking adventures, if you want a can't put down book on our beloved sport this is it!
John 'Ole' Olson
Tales From the Wild Blue Yonder
Recipes for Disaster/Living Dangerously
 
CONSIGNMENT AIRCRAFT
 
Your choice of new Manta 103 RST Wing (M12.5, M15.5 or M17) factory built and test flown
New BB 103 Sport Trike (bolt together kit)
Used Rotax 447 engine ((60 hrs)
$9500
 
Rotax 447 B Box engine complete with exhaust/carb/fuel pump 
$1700
 
Rotax 582 E Box engine complete with exhaust/carbs
$2500
 
New BB 103 Sport Trike (no engine/bolt together kit)
$3900
 
 
 
 
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