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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-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 95 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 70 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1100 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 36 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 100 |
Range (statute mi) | 230 | Landing Distance (ft) | 150 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 |
Design Horsepower | 54 | H.P. Low Range | 54 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 10 | H.P. High Range | 65 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 340 | Useful Load (lb) | 610 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 950 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 157 | Length (ft) | 19 |
Wingspan (ft) | 32 | Height (ft) | 8 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 125 | Number Built & Flown | 12 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $14,880 | Plans Cost ($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. |