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Pinocchio
Simplex Aeroplanes
P.O. Box 416
Old Saybrook, CT 6475
United States
Phone: 801-830-0612
http://simplexaero.com
info@simplexaero.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | Ultralight | ||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 70 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 6000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 60 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 650 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 27 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 250 |
| Range (statute mi) | 750 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | 1/2 VW | ||
| Design Horsepower | 45 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 4.8 | H.P. High Range | 50 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 246 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 500 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 115.8 | Length (ft) | 16.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 25.8 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Wood | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 500 | Number Built & Flown | 5 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $3,995 | Plans Cost ($US) | $120 |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ | ||
