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GTE 582 SL/ Kiss 450
Air Creation USA
P. O. Box 883
Rimrock, AZ 86335
United States
Phone: 623-824-5499
http://www.aircreation.net
fly@aircreation.net
CATEGORY:
Type | Weight-shift | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Motor-glider, Ultralight, Trike, Pusher |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 83 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 15000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 47 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1044 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 34 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 230 |
Range (statute mi) | 140 | Landing Distance (ft) | 160 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 582 | ||
Design Horsepower | 64 | H.P. Low Range | 50 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 15 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 412 | Useful Load (lb) | 583 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 995 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 162 | Length (ft) | 10 |
Wingspan (ft) | 33 | Height (ft) | 12 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Delta | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 120 | Number Built & Flown | 78 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $26,646 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. Full-dress luxury performance. Standard features include 3-Point retractable belts, saddle bags, rear seat trunk and luggage compartment, full fairing, 4:1 gear drive with Arplast propeller, Michelen tires. |