Ryson ST-100 Cloudster

The Ryson ST-100 Cloudster is a tandem two seat low wing conventional landing gear motor glider that was designed by T. Claude Ryan first flown in 1976 and certified in 1983. The aircraft was intended to be used as both a motor glider and a light aircraft and was type certified in both categories.

Made by Ryson Aviation.

Empty Weight Lb
1212
Designer
Tubal Claude Ryan
Span Ft
57
Never Exceed Speed Mph
178
Ceiling Ft
18000
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
8
Aspect Ratio
16
Introduced
1983
Status
No longer in production
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
28
Gross Weight Lb
1750
Capacity
one passenger
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 67-170-17
Number Built
1
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
3
Manufacturer
Ryson Aviation
Range Miles
610
Prop Name
Hoffmann HO-V62-R-107Y variable pitch
fully feathering
First Flight
1976
Eng 1 Name
Continental O-200
Span In
8
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
213
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
100
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Ryson aircraft
United States sailplanes 1970-1979

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