POWERPLANT:
      Model.......................Rotax 582/40 Dual CDI
      No. Cylinders................................................2
      Displacement........................................580.7
      Horsepower................................................65
      Recommended TBO.........................250 hrs

   PROPELLER:
      Type...........................3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
      Diameter.........................................72 inches
      Pitch.............................17 to 19 degrees-LH

   GENERAL:
      Length....................................................20' 5"
      Height.......................................................6' 6"
      Wingspan...............................................30' 0"
      Wing Area.......................................155 sg. ft.
      Wing Loading............................6.45 lb./sq.ft.
      Power Loading...........................15.38 lb./hp.
      Seats.............................................................2
      Minimum Flight Crew....................................1
      Empty Weight**..................................575 lbs.
      Max. Take-off Weight......................1000 lbs.
      Useful Load.........................................425 lbs.
      Payload w/Full Fuel............................329 lbs.
      Fuel Capacity...............................16 U.S. gal.
      Ultimate Load Factors.............+6.0 g., -3.0g.

   PERFORMANCE:
     *Take-off Distance, Ground Roll............220 ft.
     *Take-off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......689 ft.
      Rate of Climb, Sea Level
        1000 lbs. Take-off Weight...............650 fpm.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          w/out Doors......................................81 mph.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          with Doors........................................88 mph.
     *Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......580 ft.
     *Landing Distance, Ground Roll............260 ft.
      Glide Ratio (w/out doors)........................7.0:1
      Glide Ratio (w doors)..............................7.5:1
      Minimum Sink Rate (w/out doors)..570 ft/min
      Minimum Sink Rate (w doors)........540 ft/min
      Service Ceiling..................................12,500 ft.

   CRUISE PERFORMANCE:
      CRUISE:                 without Doors     with Doors
        55% Power (5300 rpm) ... 68 mph.         71 mph.
        65% Power (5600 rpm) ... 72 mph.         75 mph.
        75% Power (5900 rpm) ... 75 mph.         79 mph.
      100% Power (6500 rpm) ... 83 mph.         87 mph.

      FUEL FLOW/RANGE:
        55% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.5/255         4.5/240
        65% Power (gph/mi) ........ 5.0/235         5.0/225
        75% Power (gph/mi) ........ 5.6/225         5.6/215
      100% Power (gph/mi) ........ 7.5/185         7.5/175
 

   LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:
      Vx (Best angle of climb)..................47 mph.
      Vy (Best rate of climb).....................55 mph.
      Va (Design maneuvering)...............90 mph.
      Vne (Never exceed).......................103 mph.
      Vs1 (Stall, fLaps up, power off).......45 mph.
      Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)...39 mph.
      Landing Approach Speed...............51 mph.

POWERPLANT:
      Model...................................Rotax   R912UL
      No. Cylinders................................................4
      Displacement.........................................1211
      Horsepower................................................80
      Recommended TBO.......................1000 hrs

   PROPELLER:
      Type...........................3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
      Diameter.........................................72 inches
      Pitch.............................17 to 19 degrees-LH

   GENERAL:
      Length....................................................20' 5"
      Height.......................................................6' 6"
      Wingspan...............................................30' 0"
      Wing Area.......................................155 sg. ft.
      Wing Loading............................7.09 lb./sq.ft.
      Power Loading...........................13.75 lb./hp.
      Seats.............................................................2
      Minimum Flight Crew....................................1
      Empty Weight**..................................638 lbs.
      Max. Take-off Weight.......................1100 lbs.
      Useful Load.........................................462 lbs.
      Payload w/Full Fuel............................366 lbs.
      Fuel Capacity...............................16 U.S. gal.
      Ultimate Load Factors.............+6.0 g., -3.0g.

   PERFORMANCE:
     *Take-off Distance, Ground Roll............244 ft.
     *Take-off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......621 ft.
      Rate of Climb, Sea Level
        1000 lbs. Take-off Weight...............655 fpm.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          w/out Doors......................................88 mph.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          with Doors........................................91 mph.
     *Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......905 ft.
     *Landing Distance, Ground Roll............390 ft.
      Glide Ratio (w/out doors)........................6.5:1
      Glide Ratio (w doors)..............................7.0:1
      Minimum Sink Rate (w/out doors)..584 ft/min
      Minimum Sink Rate (w doors)........555 ft/min
      Service Ceiling..................................12,500 ft.

   CRUISE PERFORMANCE:
      CRUISE:                 without Doors     with Doors
        55% Power (4500 rpm) ... 70 mph.         75 mph.
        65% Power (4800 rpm) ... 75 mph.         79 mph.
        75% Power (5000 rpm) ... 78 mph.         83 mph.
      100% Power (5500 rpm) ... 86 mph.         91 mph.

      FUEL FLOW/RANGE:
        55% Power (gph/mi) ........ 3.7/300         3.7/320
        65% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.3/280         4.3/295
        75% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.9/270         4.9/270
      100% Power (gph/mi) ........ 6.3/215         6.3/230
 

   LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:
      Vx (Best angle of climb)..................50 mph.
      Vy (Best rate of climb).....................58 mph.
      Va (Design maneuvering)...............94 mph.
      Vne (Never exceed).......................103 mph.
      Vs1 (Stall, fLaps up, power off).......47 mph.
      Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)...42 mph.
      Landing Approach Speed...............55 mph

The GT-500 development program was started with the goal of producing the best performing Quicksilver ever. Quicksilver’s aim was to design an aircraft that would transcend the category of ultralight & provide general aviation with the entry level aircraft it desperately needed. The focus was on more speed, better aerodynamics, and a greater range.

Utilizing their award winning CAD/CAM design & engineering techniques, and the most extensive R&D testing in the industry, Quicksilver’s engineers achieved that goal and more.

The GT 500 can climb from 0 to 10,000 feet in just 8.5 minutes*, and can cover 100 miles in about 70 minutes.
When you add all this to the superb handling characteristics that have long been the Quicksilver’s hallmark, you have an aircraft that delivers pleasure as well as performance.

An Ideal Trainer

The GT 500 is remarkably docile and easy to fly. It’s dual three-axis controls are responsive without sacrificing low speed stability. The adjustable trim & flaps allow for positive slow flight and gentle stall at about 39 mph. It cruises from 55 to 80 mph, with a top speed of about 90 mph.** Only about 140 feet is required for the take off roll.*** A generous useful load capacity can easily accommodate two people and some extra gear.

GT500

GT500 with Rotax 582    USD $31,495 *

GT500 without engine    USD $25,252 *

GT500 with Rotax 912  USD $44,295 *

GT500 without engine    USD $29,066 *

1. *prices may change without notice
   

2. *all prices are USD and plus Freight,
   

3. * and plus GST for Australian customers