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Operating Handbook (LINK PENDING)

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 18 ft, 1 in
  • Wingspan: 22 ft 0 in
  • Height: 56 in
  • Wing area: 98 sq ft 
  • Empty weight: 651 lb
  • Gross weight: 1,100 lb
  • Fuel capacity: 16 US gallons
  • Powerplant: AeroVee, 80 hp

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (113 kts)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph 
  • Range: 687 mi
  • Endurance: 3.5 hours (30 mins reserve)
  • Service ceiling: 16,000 ft
  • G limits: +4.4/-2.2
  • Maximum glide ratio: 11:1
  • Rate of climb: 500-900 ft/min