“SPORTAIRE”

Plane & Pilot

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

This is a two-place, low-wing monoplane featuring tricycle landing gear.
It is powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine and constructed from tubular steel, wood, and fabric.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 150 mph, a stall speed of 55 mph, and a range of 400 miles.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,600. Empty wt. 984. Fuel capacity 22. Wingspan 26’4″. Length 20’6″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 160. Cruise mph 150.

Stall mph 55. Climb rate 1,000. Takeoff run 750. Landing roll 500. Range 400. This two-place low-wing monoplane stands on tricycle gear and is propelled by a Lycoming 125-hp engine. Building materials include tubular steel, wood, and fabric.

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