Models

Thierry Zibi’s new S-LSA embraces pseudo-military design

SAM LSA SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE Gross Weight (lbs.): 1,320 Empty Weight (lbs.): 829 Useful Load (lbs.): 490 Power (hp): 100 Rotax 912ULS Climb Rate (fpm): 800 Cruise speed (kts. @7,500 ft.): 108 Stall speed (kts.): 36 Service Ceiling (ft.): 14,500 Fuel Capacity (gals.): 22 Burn rate–75% (gph): 4.5

A Husky takes the alternative route to the skies

Aviat CNG Husky Engine: 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-A1D6, 100LL/CNG Propeller: Hartzell 80-inch Constant Speed Wingspan: 35 ft. 6 in. Length: 22 ft. 7 in. Wing Area (sq.ft.): 183 Gross Weight (lbs.): 2250 Empty Weight (lbs.): 1320 Useful Load (lbs.): 930 Cargo Capacity (cu.ft./lbs.): 10/50 Aft Stowage (cu.ft./lbs.): 9.3/30 Wing Loading(lbs./sq.ft.): 12.3 Fuel Capacity 100LL (gals.): […]

The Grumman G-111 Albatross flies again

Grumman G-111 Albatross Year: 1954 Engine Make/Model: Curtis-Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9HE 9-Cylinder Radial Power (hp): 1475 each Propeller: Hamilton Standard 43D51 3 blade-reversible, feathering Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 30,605 on land; 31,365 on water Empty Weight (lbs.): 23,500 Useful Load, std. (lbs.): 6,900 (varies by model/equipment) Fuel Capacity, std. (gals.): 625 in wing tanks, 400 […]

Techam Echo Light Price As Flown (S-LSA): $84,900 Engine: Rotax 912UL (80 hp) Propeller: Two-blade Tonini GT fixed-pitch Empty Weight (lbs.): 606 Useful Load (lbs.): 496 Payload (full fuel, lbs.): 425 Wing Span (ft.): 28.5 Baggage (lbs.): 44 Fuel Capacity (gals.): 11.9 (right wing tank) Max Take-Off Weight (lbs.): 1102 Ultimate Load (G factor): +6 […]

The Tecnam Echo Light is a new, no-frills version of a veteran fun flyer that won’t bust the budget

Diamond DA42-VI Engine(s)- Make/Model: (2) Austro, (2) Lycoming, AE-300 Diesels Horsepower: 168 Fuel Type: Jet A Landing Gear Type: Tri/Retr Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 4189 Empty Weight (lbs.): 3109 Useful Load–std. (lbs.): 1080 Usable Fuel–std. (gals.): 50 opt (gals.): 76 Payload–Opt Fuel (lbs.): 571 Wingspan: 44 ft. 4 in. Overall Length: 28 ft. 1 in. […]

sSpyder LSA Price as flown: $39,900 (U.S. Experimental Amateur- Built Kit. Complete with motor, prop, charging unit, flight instruments and airframe parachute.) Motor: Yuneec Power Drive 24 brushless Motor Size (in., lbs.): 7.9 in diameter, 27.5 Battery: Yuneec OEM, Lithium, 13 kWh Charger: Yuneec E-Charger, cell-balancing, 110/240 V Charge Time (hrs.): 2-3 Power Controller (2 […]