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1938 Beech F17D Staggerwing NC18781 Engine make/model: 915-cubic-inch Jacobs L6MB 7-cylinder radial Horsepower: 300 Max gross weight (lbs.): 3550–3590 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2155 Fuel capacity (gals.): 125 Wingspan (ft.): 32 Length: 25 ft. 11.5 in. Height (ft.): 8 Wing area (sq. ft.): 296.5 Wing loading (lbs./hp): 10.75 Seating capacity: 6 PERFORMANCE Cruise speed (kts.): […]

Storm Aircraft Rally LSA New price: $107,900 Engine make/model: Rotax 912 ULS Horsepower: 100 TBO hrs.: 1500 Fuel type: 100/mogas Propeller type: 70-inch, 3-blade FP Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1320 Gross weight (lbs.): 1320 Landing weight (lbs.): 1320 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 760 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 560 Usable fuel, std. […]

Sun ‘n Fun 2008 is history, but planning is already underway for the 2009 event. Event boss John Burton confirmed we will again have the LAMA-hosted LSA Mall right at the front gate next April 21-26. A major success at this year’s Lakeland, Florida airshow, the industry Mall presentation featured 17 Special Light-Sport Aircraft. Weather […]

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