Pipistrel Sinus LSA

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Pipistrel Sinus LSA is powered by a Rotax 912 UL2 engine with a 2000-hour TBO and has a basic price of $96,480, rising to $125,000 as flown.
It features a wingspan of 49'1½", a maximum takeoff weight of 1290 lbs, and a useful load of 664 lbs.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 110 knots, a maximum rate of climb of 1280 fpm, and a range of 650 nautical miles (up to 890 nm with optional tanks).
The aircraft boasts an impressive service ceiling of 29,000 feet and a best glide ratio speed of 51.3 knots.

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Pipistrel Sinus LSA

Pipistrel Sinus LSA

Basic Price:

$96,480

Price As Flown:

$125,000

Engine:

Rotax 912 UL2

Engine TBO (hrs.):

2000

Wing Span:

49’1Â½”

Aspect Ratio:

18.3:1

Propeller:

Pipistrel VARIO

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

1290

Basic Empty Weight (lbs.):

626

Useful Load (lbs.):

664

Fuel Capacity, Two Wing Tanks (gals):

15.86 (26.4 optional)

Limit Load Factor (G):

+4/ -2

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed (knots @75%):

110

Best Glide Ratio Speed (kts.):

51.3

Best Sink Rate Speed (kts.):

48.6

Max Cruise (kts.):

118

Max Speed, With Airbrakes (kts.):

86.4

Max Sink, With airbrakes (fpm):

1082

V_ne (kts.):

120

Max Rate Of Climb (fpm):

1280

Range (nm):

650 (890 optional tanks)

V_so (kts.):

34

V_s (kts.):

35.6

Service Ceiling (ft.):

29,000

Source: www.pipistrel-usa.com

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