2008 Luscombe Silvaire 8F LSA

Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article details the specifications for a 2008 Luscombe Silvaire 8F aircraft, with a base price of $89,700.
It has a gross weight of 1320 lbs and a standard payload of 250 lbs with 30 gallons of fuel.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 120 mph (at 75% power), a service ceiling of 17,000 ft, and a best rate of climb of 900 fpm.
The aircraft boasts short field capabilities with a takeoff distance of 600 ft and a landing distance of 500 ft.

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2008 Luscombe Silvaire 8F

Base Price:

$89,700

Gross weight (lbs.):

1320

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

880

ï»¿Fuel capacity (gals.):

30

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

250

PERFORMANCE

ï»¿V_s (mph):

48

ï»¿Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

900

ï»¿Service ceiling (ft.):

17,000

ï»¿Cruise speed, 75% power (mph):

120

ï»¿Takeoff distance (ft.):

600

ï»¿Landing distance (ft.):

500

Source: ï»¿Silvaire Aircraft Co

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