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Pober Pixie
Acro Sport Inc
PO Box 462
Hales Corners, WI 53130
United States
Phone: 505-204-6453
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
| Status | Current | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 | |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 83 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 500 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 30 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
| Range (statute mi) | 330 | Landing Distance (ft) | 300 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Continental A-65 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 65 | H.P. Low Range | 65 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12.3 | H.P. High Range | 75 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 543 | Useful Load (lb) | 357 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 900 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 134.3 | Length (ft) | 17.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 29.8 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Parasol | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |||
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
| Materials | Fabric, Wood, Tube | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 2300 | Number Built & Flown | 90 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $125 |
| Build Cost Range | $25,000 - $35,000 | ||
COMMENTS:
| LSA legal. Parasol wing and large ailerons give good slow-speed handling; minimum taildragger experience. Material kits available from Aircraft Spruce and Wicks. |
