FEATURES
* Dual CDI Electronic Ignition
* Dual Carburetor Engine
* Rugged Aluminium Steerable Nose Wheel
* Main Wheel Brakes
* Double Surface Wings with Streamlined Struts
* Extra ribs with Mylar Leading Edge Insert for Extra Firm Airfoil
* Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight of 996 lbs.
* Conventional 3-Axis Controls
* 68" Propeller for More Power with Less Noise
* Wider Tail Boom Accommodates up to 72" Propeller
* Even Wider Cockpit for Greater Pilot Comfort
* In-flight Adjustable Trim Control
* Tapered Stabiliser
* Tubular-Braced Tail
* Excellent Crosswind Capability
* Easy Handling and Responsive Control
* Short Take-off and Landing
* Quick Breakdown for Transport
* Quicksilver’s Famous Quality
* Easy-to-Assemble Kit (Average 40 to 60 Hours)
* Airspeed Indicator Included
SPECIFICATIONS
Powerplant - Rotax 582
No. of Cylinders - 2
Displacement - 580.7cc
Horsepower - 64 hp
Recommended TBO - 250 hrs.
Propeller - 68in x 36 in
Length - 18ft 1/2 in (5.48 mtrs)
Height - 8 ft (2.43 mtrs)
Wingspan - 31 ft (9.44 mtrs)
Wingarea - 174.1 sq ft
Wing loading - 5.74 lb/sq ft
Power loading - 15.63 lb/hp
Seats - 2
Minimum flight crew - 1
Empty weight * - 430 lb (195 kgs)
Useful load - 566 lb (256.7 kgs)
Payload w/full fuel * - 530 lb (214.7 kgs)
Max takeoff weight - 996 lb (451.7 kgs)
Fuel capacity - 6 U.S. gal - (22.7 Litres)
PERFORMANCE
Takeoff distance, ground roll - 73 Mtrs
Takeoff distance, 15 Mtr obstacle - 200 Mtrs
Rate of climb - 500 ft/min
Max level speed, sea level - 69 mph (60 kts)
Landing distance, 15 Mtr obstacle (with brake) -150 Mtr
Landing distance, ground roll (with brake) - 67 Mtr
Glide ratio - 5.5:1
Minimum sink rate - 660 ft/min
LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED SPEEDS
Vx (Best angle of climb) - 38 mph (33 kts)
Vy (Best rate of climb) - 40 mph (35 kts)
Va (Design maneuvering) - 70 mph (61 kts)
Vne (Never exceed) - 87 mph (76 kts)
Vs1 (Stall, power off) - 35 mph (30 kts)
Landing approach speed - 46 mph (42 kts
PERFORMANCE
Takeoff distance, ground roll - 73 Mtrs
Takeoff distance, 15 Mtr obstacle - 200 Mtrs
Rate of climb - 500 ft/min
Max level speed, sea level - 69 mph (60 kts)
Landing distance, 15 Mtr obstacle (with brake) -150 Mtr
Landing distance, ground roll (with brake) - 67 Mtr
Glide ratio - 5.5:1
Minimum sink rate - 660 ft/min
LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED SPEEDS
Vx (Best angle of climb) - 38 mph (33 kts)
Vy (Best rate of climb) - 40 mph (35 kts)
Va (Design maneuvering) - 70 mph (61 kts)
Vne (Never exceed) - 87 mph (76 kts)
Vs1 (Stall, power off) - 35 mph (30 kts)
Landing approach speed - 46 mph (42 kts
CRUISE PERFORMANCE CHART
@ 55% power-5000 rpm - 55 mph (48 kts)
@ 65% power-5300 rpm - 58 mph (50 kts)
@ 75% power-5500 rpm - 61 mph (53 kts)
@ 100% power-6500 rpm -69mph (60 kts)
FUEL FLOW
@ 55% power (gph/mi) - 4.5/73
@ 65% power (gph/mi) - 5.0/69
@ 75% power (gph/mi) - 5.6/65
@ 100% power (gph/mi) - 7.5/53
