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    Aquilla

    Solo Wings
    P. O. Box 214
    Gillitts, 3603
    South Africa

    Phone:

    http://www.bateleur.com
    solowings@mjvn.co.za

    CATEGORY:
    Type Weight-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Trike
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 75Service Ceiling (ft)
    Cruise Speed (mph) 45Rate of Climb (fpm) 550
    Stall Speed (mph) 32Takeoff Distance (ft) 600
    Range (statute mi) 230Landing Distance (ft) 400
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 50H.P. Low Range 50
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 13H.P. High Range 65
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 385Useful Load (lb) 615
    Gross Weight (lb) 1000
    Wing Area (ft2) 150Length (ft)
    Wingspan (ft) 34Height (ft) 12
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design DeltaFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 40Number Built & Flown 400
    Kit Cost ($US) $13,650Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Includes front and rear suspension, large diameter wheels, wheelpants, large capacity fuel tank with quick drain. Independent seating, T-pod, saddle bags, folding pylon. Full dual controls and instrumentation. Fully assembled.