SuperSTOL XL

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Just Aircraft SuperSTOL XL is a two-seat aircraft designed for exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance, requiring only 150 feet for takeoff and 100 feet for landing.
  • It is powered by engines ranging from 100 to 180 horsepower, such as the Lycoming 0-320 or UL520.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 102 mph, an impressive climb rate of 3000 fpm, and a low stall speed of 37 mph.
  • The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 1320 lbs, an empty weight of 770 lbs, and a useful load of 580 lbs.
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Just Aircraft SuperSTOL XL
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine(s) make/model: Lycoming 0-320, UL520
Horsepower: 100-180
Fuel type: 100
Landing gear type: Conv/fxd
Max TO weight (lbs.): 1320
Empty weight (lbs.): 770
Useful load–std (lbs.): 580
Usable fuel–std (gal./lbs.): 27
Payload–full std fuel (lbs.): 418
Power Loading (lbs./hp): 7.3 minimum
Wingspan: 31 feet, 3 inches
Overall length: 21 feet, 6 inches
Wing area (sq. ft.): 132
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 10.0
Power loading (lbs./hp): 7.33
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 44
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (mph–75%): 102
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 3000
Stall (Vso—mph): 37
Takeoff distance (ft.): 150
Landing distance (ft.): 100

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