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    Airshow coverage sponsor:

    Details:

    Flightstar Loadstar

    Rotorvox USA c/o Flightstar, Inc.
    PO Box 325
    South Woodstock, CT 6267
    United States

    Phone: 860-963-7272

    http://rotorvox.com
    fstar@rcn.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 95Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 70Rate of Climb (fpm) 1100
    Stall Speed (mph) 36Takeoff Distance (ft) 100
    Range (statute mi) 230Landing Distance (ft) 150
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 54H.P. Low Range 54
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range 65
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 340Useful Load (lb) 610
    Gross Weight (lb) 950
    Wing Area (ft2) 157Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 32Height (ft) 8
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings Yes
    No. of Seats 1Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 125Number Built & Flown 12
    Kit Cost ($US) $14,880Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Utility sportplane; Flightstar II wing with single-seat cockpit. High useful load for floats; low stall speed for hang glider towing; super low stall speed (24-36). Video $12.