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Ameri-Cana Ultralights was a Canadian aircraft manufacturer that was formed to produce the Ameri-Cana Eureka for the US FAR 103 ''Ultralight Vehicles'' category and the American market.〔Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page B-17. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4〕〔Downey, Julia: ''1999 Kit Aircraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, page 36. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851〕 ==History== The company was formed by Wilf Stark in 1997 with the successful first flight of the Eureka. The aircraft was intended to fill what Ameri-Cana perceived as an under-served niche in the market - an inexpensive ultralight that was also quick to assemble. The Eureka was initially sold complete, including engine for US$6000 and could be assembled in two weekends.〔〔 The prototype Eureka first flew in August 1997. The company then commenced manufacturing and marketing kits.〔 In 1999, reviewer Andre Cliche said: "The kit sells for $6000, which is amazingly low when you consider that this number even includes the engine, propeller and basic instruments. I wonder if they will stay in business for long with such a low profit margin?"〔 After introduction, the price was increased to US$5000 for the airframe alone, estimating that it could be completed for US$8000 total. The company ceased providing kits in July 2003 stating "The Eureka has been withdrawn from the market due to lack of resources."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ameri-Cana Ultralights」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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