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[LarryMcG]

Hi All

Jusy ordered my next Aerie!!

Any guesses on what????

LM

Specifications
Length: 17' 7
Wing Span: 22'
Wing Area: 98.0 sq. ft.
Tail Configuration: y tail
Air Foil: 64-415
Primary Structure: 6061 aluminum
Cockpit Width: 40 in.
Fuel Capacity: 16 US Gal.
Stall Speed (full flaps): 40 mph [64 km/h]
Stall Speed (clean): 46 mph [74 km/h]
Max Flap Extended Speed (Vfe): 100 mph [161 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed: 125 mph [201 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 197 mph [317 km/h]

Performance 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 80 hp Jabiru 120 hp Jabiru
Empty Weight (average)

620 lbs. 580 lbs. 620 lbs.
Range 550 miles 550 miles 400 miles
Cruise Speed @ Sea Level* 130 mph 130 mph 135 mph
Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS) 150 mph 150 mph 170 mph
Power Loading (GW/HP) 13.125 13.125 9.583
T.O. Distance 400 ft 400 ft 250 ft
Landing Distance 500 ft 500 ft 500 ft
Utility Category 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 80 hp Jabiru 120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight 1100 lbs 1100 lbs 1150 lbs
Baggage (Max) 40 lbs 40 lbs 40 lbs
Useful Load 480 lbs 480 lbs 530 lbs
Rate of Climb 800-1000 fpm 800-1000 fpm 1200-1400 fpm
Positive Load Factor +4.4 Gs +4.4 Gs +4.4 Gs
Negative Load Factor -2.2 Gs -2.2 Gs -2.2 Gs
L/D 11:1 11:1 11:1
CG Limits 20-32% Wing Chord 20-32% Wing Chord 20-32% Wing Chord
Aerobatic Category 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 80 hp Jabiru 120 hp Jabiru
Gross Weight - Aerobatic 950 lbs 950 lbs 950 lbs
Baggage (Max) 10 lbs 10 lbs 10 lbs
Rate of Climb 1000-1250 fpm 1000-1250 fpm 2000+ fpm
Positive Load Factor +6.0 Gs +6.0 Gs +6.0 Gs
Negative Load Factor -3.0 Gs -3.0 Gs -3.0 Gs
CG Limits 25-29% Wing Chord 25-29% Wing Chord 25-29% Wing Chord

[Bennie Vorster]

Shavana or Oribie.

[Morph]

Possibly one of these?

[LarryMcG]

No, read the specs carefully, VNE 197 MPH!!!!!!!!! Aerobatic low wing

[LarryMcG]

Close, but still not righ, Morph

[Morph]

Of course, Y-tail

Here you go

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Yip would also go for te Waivex...

[LarryMcG]

Yip, kit should be here in about 3 months, then will start the build project!

Lots of hard work ahead!!

LM

[Miskiet]

Hi Larry,

Awesome choice - I have been looking and dreaming about building one for a while but life and finances interfere.

I reckon it's the best value for money microlight out there (cep't for my Windlass of course - nothing beats it! )

Are you getting a kit or fully assembled? - Sorry Looks like we posted at same time!

What does the costs for the kit & shipping come to?

[LarryMcG]

I have ordered a few extras, ie Leather upholstery, special brakes etc, so expecting to cost me about USD 18 000, landed, ex engine, build, instruments and prop. Expect about R210 000 complete, ex build time.

Will probably put the Jabi 2,2 engine in.

Check Website www.sonexaircraft.com

PS, I also still prefer my windlass!!!

[DieselFan]

PS, I also still prefer my windlass!!!

Ag shame, would hate to see you forced to take 2nd best, I will help out then once you done building, let me know and I'll come pick up the untested, 0 houred, unwanted Y tail

After reading those stats and looking at completed one big time.

[skybound®]

I hope you are going to paint it RED

[LarryMcG]

Yip, red is ALWAYS fastest!

[skybound®]

Hmm, I see that you are also going to become a go-karter and tin can pilot.

Max. take off weight: 522 kg

[FAWGie]

Yip, kit should be here in about 3 months, then will start the build project!

Lots of hard work ahead!!

LM

Is GB selling it to you?