| Specifications and Performance |
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Dimensions:
Wing Span: 19 feet 4 inches
Length 15 feet 4 inches
Cockpit Width: 24 inches
Cockpit Height: 40 inches (curved canopy)
Leg Room: 50 inches (firewall to seat back bulkhead)
Fuel Capacity: 15 gallons
Empty Weight: 430 pounds
Gross Weight: 800 pounds
Fuel: 90 Pounds (15 Gallons)
Pilot Size: Up to 250 pounds - 6 foot 4 inches tall
Baggage 30 pounds with 250 pound pilot. More if lighter pilot (within CG limits)
Engine:
Great Plains 1835 Volkswagen Conversion - Rated Takeoff Horsepower: 60
Performance: (Prototype 1) Measured by hand held GPS, the space between runway lights with 250 pound pilot and full fuel.
Takeoff Distance: 700 feet
Landing Distance: 700 feet
Rate of Climb: 750 fpm @ 65 mph IAS (initial)
Max Continuous Cruise: 130 mph using 3.5 gallons per hour. Range 400 miles with reserves.
Economy Cruise: 100 mph using 2.5 gallons per hour. Range 500 miles with reserves.
Top Speed: 145 mph
Plans: CAD drawn plans, Step by Step Photo Builder's Manual and Video. Full size templates. Projected availability Oshkosh 2007
Build Cost: $7000 including new Great Plains VW 1835. Build Time: 1500-2000 hours, from plans, less with prefabricated parts.
Beta Builders Program: 9 Experienced builders are currently checking plans and constructing aircraft.
Wing Span: 19 feet 4 inches
Length 15 feet 4 inches
Cockpit Width: 24 inches
Cockpit Height: 40 inches (curved canopy)
Leg Room: 50 inches (firewall to seat back bulkhead)
Fuel Capacity: 15 gallons
Empty Weight: 430 pounds
Gross Weight: 800 pounds
Fuel: 90 Pounds (15 Gallons)
Pilot Size: Up to 250 pounds - 6 foot 4 inches tall
Baggage 30 pounds with 250 pound pilot. More if lighter pilot (within CG limits)
Engine:
Great Plains 1835 Volkswagen Conversion - Rated Takeoff Horsepower: 60
Performance: (Prototype 1) Measured by hand held GPS, the space between runway lights with 250 pound pilot and full fuel.
Takeoff Distance: 700 feet
Landing Distance: 700 feet
Rate of Climb: 750 fpm @ 65 mph IAS (initial)
Max Continuous Cruise: 130 mph using 3.5 gallons per hour. Range 400 miles with reserves.
Economy Cruise: 100 mph using 2.5 gallons per hour. Range 500 miles with reserves.
Top Speed: 145 mph
Plans: CAD drawn plans, Step by Step Photo Builder's Manual and Video. Full size templates. Projected availability Oshkosh 2007
Build Cost: $7000 including new Great Plains VW 1835. Build Time: 1500-2000 hours, from plans, less with prefabricated parts.
Beta Builders Program: 9 Experienced builders are currently checking plans and constructing aircraft.