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Sport E, designed by John Thorp as the Thorp T 211.
With its low parts count and matched-hole drilling
process, it is an easy airplane to build…with
its solid construction, agile handling and tremendous
visibility, it is also an easy airplane to fly,
for the first time builder/pilot.
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IndUS is proud to manufacture the Sport E, a two-place,
all-aluminum aircraft designed by John Thorp. We
chose the name Sport E to reflect the fact that
this FAA type-certified airplane (formerly known
as the Thorp T 211) will be offered for the homebuilder
to assemble under the Experimental category (51%
rule), as well as the upcoming Light Sport Aircraft
category. The Sport E will be available in three
product types depending on customer requirements
and market regions: The Sport E / Certified, The
Sport E / Experimental and the Sport E / Light Sport
Aircraft. Due to the wide variation in aviation
regulations in the countries we operate in, we are
unable to offer every product in all regions. |
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Sport E (Certified) |
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The
original Thorp T-211 airplane, originally certified
in the 1960’s was completely re-engineered,
modernized and re-certified by the FAA in 1990.
Thorp Aero of Sturgis, Kentucky in 1990-91, manufactured
the T 211 under a production certificate. The project
was stopped due to the economic climate of the times.
IndUS Aviation has acquired the rights to production,
tooling and a large inventory of parts and spares
in preparation for the manufacture of this airplane.
The type-certified Part 23 Normal Category version
Sport E, therefore has the specifications as designated
on the Type Certificate. A Continental 0-200 Engine
and a Sensinich metal propeller along with basic
VFR instrumentation are standard in this configuration.
The aircraft are assembled at our production facility
at Dallas Executive airport by a team of experienced
aviation professionals.
Due to the high costs associated with product liability
and other such matters, the number of type-certified
aircraft produced is highly variable. IndUS will
manufacture a limited number of these aircraft available
for sale in the USA and the United Kingdom to flight
schools, clubs and individuals. IndUS having the
aircraft type-certified in India under the regulations
of that country. |
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Sport E (Experimental) |
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Thorp
designed the T-211 to be an easy build aircraft.
His innovative matched-hole drilling process makes
it tremendously easy for even a novice builder to
go from start to finish in the shortest amount of
time. IndUS will offer the Sport E / Experimental
category aircraft in an EZ-Build configuration,
which includes substantial finishout of sections
of the airframe, allowing the builder to complete
the project within the 51% rule.
Much of the assembly of the wings, empennage and
fuselage will be completed, leaving bottom panels
open for access to finish installation of the controls
and other components by the builder. IndUS has available
several builder assistance programs at our Dallas
location. Once again, through collaboration with
our colleagues in India, we are able to offer these
fast and easy to build kits at tremendous cost and
timesavings.
IndUS will have several different engine options
for the Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft (see
below). In addition to new or overhauled Continental
0-200 engines, the builder may choose the Jabiru
engine or even the new Diesel Engine by Wilksch
Airmotive, the WAM 120. This unique engine weighs
slightly more than the Continental, but delivers
120 horsepower, with turbocharging, at fuel burns
of less than 3 gph! |
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Sport E / (Light Sport Aircraft) |
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Once the eagerly awaited
new Light Sport Aircraft category is fully in place
(at the time of this writing, possibly ready to utilize
in Spring, 2004), IndUS will re certify our Sport
E (T-211) under the new category. Since this airplane
is already Type-Certified under FAA standard airworthiness
certificate, we anticipate being able to comply with
the requirements for the new category fairly quickly.
With this new category of aircraft, multiple options
can be made available, including the powerplants (see
above). The builder may wish to participate in as
little as 5% of the total assembly process if he or
she wishes. Another major advantage of course, would
be in the ability to fly this airplane even with the
so called “driver’s license” medical.
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IndUS is also actively involved in the development
of aviation safety-related patented inventions.
We are working with firms in India, UK and the USA
to develop these products and will have further
information on them very soon.
In its aim to promote General Aviation in India,
IndUS will soon make available larger aircraft,
such as the 4 passenger and other six passenger
single engine and multi-engine aircraft. We are
working with TAAL in India and AD Aerospace in the
UK to develop the personal aircraft market, support
centers, and innovative programs such as fractional
ownerships in these countries.
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The
Sport E (Thorp T 211) is often called the
“Sports Car of the Air” by pilots…the
durable all-aluminum construction, with
excellent design gives the pilot superb
views all around, while immediate, responsive
handling is achieved through push-pull rods
and ball-bearings. It is a delight to fly
for the experienced pilot or the novice.
“Time
spent in a T-211 will teach even the most
selfless pilot the meaning of “covet”…
Maneuvers are an absolute delight”
-- Private Pilot Magazine |
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