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Lafayette Sportster
American Ghiles Aircraft Inc.
NA
NA, FL 32724
United States
Phone:
http://www.aircraftkit.com
contact@aircraftkit.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 226 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 24000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 204 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2145 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 57 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 433 |
Range (statute mi) | 940 | Landing Distance (ft) | 885 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 914 | ||
Design Horsepower | 115 | H.P. Low Range | 80 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 21 | H.P. High Range | 115 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 530 | Useful Load (lb) | 550 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1080 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 56 | Length (ft) | 18 |
Wingspan (ft) | 21.8 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 169 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $17,296 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Laminar flow wing; auxiliary fuel tank, 20 gallons; BRS parachute; flaperons. Formerly metal BanBi. Video $10. Not in business, 2004. |