“SPORTAIRE”

Plane & Pilot

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

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

This two-place, low-wing monoplane features tricycle gear, a 125-hp Lycoming engine, and is constructed from tubular steel, wood, and fabric.
It offers a top speed of 160 mph, a cruise speed of 150 mph, and a range of 400 miles.
Key performance metrics include a 1,000 ft/min climb rate, a 750 ft takeoff run, and a 500 ft landing roll, with a stall speed of 55 mph.

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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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