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T-Bird I
Golden Circle Air, Inc.
See Indy Aircraft, Ltd.
,
United States
Phone: 515-834-2225
http://www.goldencircleair.com
bret@goldencircleair.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Ultralight |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 78 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 60 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 600 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 26 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 75 |
Range (statute mi) | 120 | Landing Distance (ft) | 100 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 447 |
Design Horsepower | 28 | H.P. Low Range | 28 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 65 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 254 | Useful Load (lb) | 346 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 600 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 154 | Length (ft) | 18 |
Wingspan (ft) | 32 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel |
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 100 | Number Built & Flown | 4000 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $13,650 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
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