2017 Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey

Specifications

Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • This two-seat aircraft, constructed with a tubular frame and fabric, has a base price around $80,000 and is powered by a variable engine (e.g., 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS).
  • It offers a top cruise speed of 80 knots, a low stall speed of 33 knots, and a maximum range of 316 nautical miles.
  • With a payload of 338 lbs and a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 lbs, it demonstrates excellent short-field capabilities, including takeoff distances of 350 ft on land and 472 ft on water (no obstacle).
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Base Price: $80,000 (depends on builder choices)

Seats: 2

Main Construction:Tubular frame with fabric

Engine/Hp: Variable/64-115 hp; Specs for Rotax 912 ULS/100 hp

Propeller:Warp drive, 3-blade, composite, ground adjustable, 68″ diameter

Avionics: AF5-5500 EFIS, Garmin aera 500 GPS

Top Cruise Speed: 80 kts

Stall, Landing Configuration: 33 kts

Maximum Range: 316 nm

Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,430 lbs.

Payload: 338 lbs.

Useful Load: 450 lbs.

Takeoff/Landing Distance (No Obstacle – Land): 350/325 ft.

Takeoff/Landing Distance (No Obstacle – Water): 472/350 ft.

Takeoff Distance (50-ft. Obstacle – Land): 1,400 ft.

Takeoff Distance (50-ft. Obstacle – Water):1,525 ft.

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