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PGK-1 Hirondelle
Western Aircraft Supplies Ltd.
P. O. Box 79
Slocan, BC V0G 2C0
Canada
Phone: 250-355-0003
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 157 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 145 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 55 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 750 |
| Range (statute mi) | 690 | Landing Distance (ft) | 900 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming O-235 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 100 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 30 | H.P. High Range | 160 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 944 | Useful Load (lb) | 531 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1475 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 107 | Length (ft) | 17.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Composite, Fabric, Wood | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1200 | Number Built & Flown | 7 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $175 |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
COMMENTS:
| Temporarily unavailable, 2004. Plans being redrawn. |
