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Buckeye Dream Machine

Dream Machine 582

Manufactured in the US, the Dream Machine first flew in 1991. Options included the Rotax 503, instruments and instrument pod. The parachute is 1.1 oz ripstop nylon. Designed by Jack McCormack, the Buckeye is built from dural tubes bolted together.

It was offered as a single or two seater with variour Rotax engines.

Dream Machine 503

The 1998 kit included the engine and propeller for US$13,429.08.

Dream Machine 582

Engine: Rotax 582, 66 hp.
Speed max: 30 mph.
Cruise: 30 mph.
Range: 60 sm.
ROC: 700 fpm.
Take-off dist: 150 ft.
Landing dist: 100 ft.
Service ceiling: 10,500 ft.
Fuel cap: 6 USG.
Weight empty: 300 lbs.
Gross: 700 lbs.
Height: 8 ft.
Length: 9.43 ft.
Wing span: 36.5 ft.
Wing area: 500 sq.ft.
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: nose wheel.

Dream Machine 503

Empty weight: 123 kg

Wingspan: 11.60 m

Wing area: 46.5 sq.m

Fuel capacity: 35 lt

Engine: Rotax 503 DCDI, 52 hp

Seats: 2

Max speed: 52 kph

Cruise speed: 44 kph

Min speed: 23 kph

ROC: 2.5 m/sec

Fuel burn: 16 lt/hr

Kit price (1998): US$10,881

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